Hyderabad:
Due to the Simhavahini Sri Mahankali Bonalu celebrations at Lal Darwaza on Sunday and the elephant procession from Akkanna Madanna temple to Nayapul on Monday, the police have issued traffic restrictions for both days.
Sunday Traffic Diversions:
Traffic diversions will be in place from 4 pm to 11 pm. Vehicles will not be allowed from Nehru Statue Lal Darwaza towards Simhavahini Sri Mahankali Lal Darwaza Temple Road. Traffic coming from Himmatpura and Shamsheergunj will be redirected at Nagulchintha towards Gowlipura/Sudha talkies. Vehicles from Chandrayangutta/Kandikalgate and Uppuguda heading towards Lal Darwaza will be diverted at Out Post Chatrinaka towards Gowlipura/Nagulchinta.
Monday Traffic Diversions:
Traffic diversions will be in effect from 11 am to 11 pm. Vehicles from MBNR X Road will be diverted at Engine Bowli towards Jahanuma, Goshala, Tadban, or Goshala Misri Gunj and Khilwath. Traffic from Engine Bowli will be redirected at Shamsheergunj.
Motorists from Pancha Mohalla (Charminar) heading towards Nagulchinta will be diverted towards Hari Bowli, Olga Hotel, and Misrigunj. Vehicles from Chadarghat heading towards Salarjung Museum Road will be redirected at SJ Rotary towards Purani Haveli road, Shivaji Bridge, and Chaderghat. Traffic from Mirchowk and Moghalpura will be diverted at Mir Ka Daira towards Moghalpura water tank.
Additional Traffic Measures:
Traffic from Khilwath/Moosabowli heading towards Laad Bazar will be diverted at Motigalli “T” junction towards Khilwat playground or Moosa Bowli. Vehicles from Khilwat playground heading towards Himmathpura will be diverted at Olga Junction towards Fateh Darwaza, Misrigunj.
Parking Information:
Devotees can park their vehicles at designated areas such as Devi Plywood, Shalibanda, Alka Theatre open space at Nagula Chinta, Arya Vysya Mandir, opposite Sudha Theatre Lane, VDP School Ground, Charminar bus terminus, Delhi Gate, and the main road between Madina X Roads and Engine Bowli.
Public Transport Changes:
TG and APSRTC buses will not be allowed towards Charminar, Falaknuma, and Nayapool. They will terminate at Old CBS, Afzalgunj, Darulshifa X Roads, Chatrinaka, and Engine Bowli and will take alternate routes.
Police Advisory:
The police request devotees park their vehicles only in the designated parking areas in an orderly manner. Commuters are advised to take alternative routes to avoid traffic congestion. In case of any emergency during travel, commuters can call the traffic helpline at 9010203626 for assistance. All commuters and devotees are requested to follow the traffic advisory and cooperate with the police.
