In view of the Bathukamma festival celebrations scheduled to take place near key areas such as the Police Control Room, Legislative Assembly, and Upper Tank Bund on Tuesday, October 10, the Hyderabad city police have announced several traffic diversions and restrictions. These changes will be in effect between 4 p.m. and 11 p.m. to ensure smooth vehicular movement and public safety.
Bathukamma, a significant cultural festival in Telangana, is expected to draw large crowds, and the police have urged commuters to be mindful of the temporary traffic changes. The diversions will be implemented on a need basis depending on local traffic conditions, and motorists are advised to plan their routes accordingly.
Traffic Diversions and Restrictions:
Traffic from Iqbal Minar to Upper Tank Bund: Vehicles will be diverted towards the Telugu Thalli flyover.
Traffic from V.V. Statue and Khairatabad Flyover towards NTR Marg: Vehicles will be diverted at Necklace rotary towards Prasad’s IMAX and Mint Compound Lane.
Traffic from Ranigunj towards PVNR Marg (Necklace Road): Vehicles will be diverted at Nallagutta “X” roads towards Minister Road.
Traffic from Minister Road towards PVNR Marg (Necklace Road): Vehicles will be diverted at Nallagutta “X” roads towards Ranigunj.
Traffic from Liberty towards Upper Tank Bund: Vehicles will be diverted at the Old Ambedkar Statue towards Iqbal Minar.
Traffic from Secunderabad towards Upper Tank Bund: Vehicles will be diverted at Karbala Maidan towards Bible House.
Traffic from Dhobi Ghat towards Children’s Park/Upper Tank Bund: Vehicles will be diverted at DBR Mills towards Kawadiguda “X” roads.
Traffic from DBR Mills: Vehicles will be diverted at Kawadiguda “X” roads towards Jabbar Complex and CGO Towers.
– Vehicles from CGO Towers intending to go towards Sailing Club: These will be diverted at Kawadiguda “X” roads towards DBR Mills and Jabbar Complex.
Public Transport Diversions:
Inter-district RTC buses from Secunderabad to MGBS via Tank Bund: These buses will be diverted at Sweekar–Upakar Junction towards YWCA–Sangeeth–Mettuguda–Tarnaka–Nallakunta–Fever Hospital “X” roads–Barkathpura–Tourist Hotel–Nimboli Adda–Chaderghat–Rang Mahal, and finally MGBS.
– City buses towards Tank Bund: These will be diverted at Karbala Maidan towards Bible House.
Police Advisory:
Hyderabad city police have requested commuters to avoid the affected routes during the festival hours and use alternative paths to avoid inconvenience. Traffic officers will be deployed at key junctions to manage the flow of vehicles and ensure minimal disruption. The public is urged to cooperate with the police to make the celebrations smooth and safe for everyone.
For real-time updates, citizens are encouraged to follow official announcements from the Hyderabad Traffic Police or use navigation apps to check for live diversions.
This traffic arrangement is aimed at accommodating the large influx of people expected to participate in the festivities while ensuring safety and a smoother flow of vehicles in the city.
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