Hyderabad Traffic Police Issues Traffic Guidelines for Republic Day Celebrations and Raj Bhavan Reception

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Traffic Police have announced a series of traffic restrictions and diversions to facilitate smooth vehicular movement and ensure public safety during Republic Day celebrations at the Parade Ground and the ‘At Home’ reception at Raj Bhavan on January 26. Commuters are advised to plan their journeys accordingly, as congestion is anticipated in several key areas.

Traffic Restrictions and Diversions for Republic Day Events

The following areas will experience heavy traffic between 7:30 am and 11:30 am: Punjagutta to Green Lands, Begumpet, and the Secunderabad Parade Ground. The road from Tivoli X-Roads to Plaza X-Roads will also be closed on a need basis to facilitate smooth proceedings at the Parade Ground.

Congestion is expected at major junctions, including Sangeeth X Road, YMCA X Road, Patny X Road, SBI X Road, CTO Junction, Brook Bond Junction, Tivoli Junction, Sweekar Upakar Junction, Secunderabad Club, Tadbund X Road, Rasoolpura, Begumpet, Paradise, Monappa Junction, and VV Statue Junction.

Advice for Commuters and Travelers

Train and bus passengers heading to Secunderabad Railway Station or Jubilee Bus Station (Picket) are advised to leave early to avoid delays caused by traffic restrictions in these areas.

Traffic Diversion Plan

The traffic diversions are as follows:

1. Begumpet to Sangeeth X Roads: Vehicles will be diverted at CTO Junction towards Balamrai – Brooke Bond – Tivoli – Sweekar Upkar – YMCA – St. Johns Rotary – Sangeeth X Roads.
2. Karkhana/JBS to SBI/Patny: Vehicles will be diverted at Sweekar Upakar towards YMCA – Clock Tower – Patny or Tivoli – Brook Bond – Balamrai – CTO Junction.
3. RP Road to SBI X Road: Traffic will be diverted at Patny X Roads towards Paradise.
4. Sangeeth X Roads to Begumpet: Vehicles will be redirected at YMCA towards Clock Tower – Patny – Paradise – CTO Junction – Rasoolpura – Begumpet.
5. Bowenpally/Tadbund to Tivoli: Traffic will be diverted at Brook Bond towards CTO Junction – Ranigunj – Tankbund.
6. Patny to SBH-Sweekar Upakar: Traffic will be diverted towards Clock Tower-YMCA or Paradise-CTO Junction.
7. RTA/Trimulgherry/Karkhana to Plaza: Vehicles will be diverted at Tivoli towards Sweekar Upakar, YMCA, or Brook Bond, Balamrai, CTO Junction.
8. Shadan College to VV Statue: Between 4 pm and 7 pm, vehicles will be diverted towards Punjagutta and Khairatabad flyover on a need basis.

Traffic Arrangements for Raj Bhavan Reception

Special traffic arrangements have been made for invitees attending the ‘At Home’ reception at Raj Bhavan:

• Pink Car Pass Holders: Entry through Gate-I and exit via Gate-II.
• White Car Pass Holders: Entry through Gate-III with parking in front of the New Guest House.

Emergency Assistance

The Hyderabad Traffic Police have set up a helpline for traffic-related queries and emergencies. Citizens can call 9010203626 for assistance.

With these measures in place, the Hyderabad Traffic Police aim to ensure the smooth conduct of Republic Day celebrations and the Raj Bhavan reception while minimizing inconvenience to the public.