Hyderabad, July 10 -- Cyclists in Hyderabad have expressed dismay over the removal of a section of the city's 23-kilometre solar-roofed cycling track, raising fresh questions about whether the city's development prioritises motor vehicles over sustainable mobility.

The track, constructed near My Home Avatar Junction at a cost of Rs 93 crore, has had a 34-metre section removed to create a new U-turn, according to the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA).

The Hyderabad Growth Corridor Limited (HGCL) said the roof over that section was taken down on the recommendation of the Traffic Police, to ease congestion at the busy junction. While authorities maintain the track remains "fully operational" via an at-grade crossing, the ...