One-Way Traffic Around KBR Park From Aug 18

Hyderabad:The one‑way traffic system around the KBR Park stretch will come into force from August 18, with traffic police expecting commuters to take about a week to adjust to the new routes and diversions. The arrangement is being introduced in view of the ongoing H‑CITI works, under which seven underpasses and seven flyovers are being constructed in and around the corridor.

Police identified six major junctions crucial to managing the revised movement: Agrasen Chowk, Cancer Hospital, Jubilee Checkpost, Road No. 45, Filmnagar and the NTR Bhavan/KBR Park entrance. Police commissioner V.C. Sajjanar said the diversions would ease congestion and make east‑west movement smoother and safer. “Reducing congestion would also help bring down vehicular pollution and reduce the amount of time commuters spend on the road, effectively giving them more time with their families,” he said.

Two pilot trials were conducted earlier — on April 5 for three hours and on June 21 for six hours — during which traffic flow, junction performance, lane discipline and congestion points were monitored. Joint CP D. Joel Davis said around 110 pillars would come up in and around the stretch as part of the flyover and underpass construction, with 15 identified along the KBR stretch where the median width will be minimised to provide more carriageway space.

DCP Kajal Singh said signage boards indicating the revised movement would be installed shortly. A broad board stating “Diversions Soon” has already been put up. Google Maps and MapmyIndia have been informed, and the revised diversions are expected to appear on the apps from the implementation date.

Sajjanar said two drones would be deployed to identify congestion and provide real‑time inputs to traffic personnel. Wrong‑side driving and overspeeding would be strictly monitored. Traffic cops will be deployed round‑the‑clock along the stretch for the next two years during construction. “All stakeholders, including GHMC, TGSPDCL, HMWSSB and other agencies, are working together on the arrangements,” Sajjanar said. Residents along the corridor have also been informed.

Traffic police will install lane markings, lane changers and signage at strategic points. Emergency vehicles, including ambulances and fire tenders, will be given unobstructed passage through Lane II, with personnel assisting them. Sajjanar noted that ten major hospitals are located along the corridor and urged commuters to make way for ambulances.

The traffic situation will be continuously monitored, with adjustments made depending on real‑time conditions. The Integrated Command and Control Centre, CCTV network, drone inputs and field personnel will be used for monitoring. Motorists have been advised against wrong‑side driving, illegal parking and obstructive parking, particularly on bends or locations that could block emergency movement. Officials urged commuters to follow only official Hyderabad traffic police updates.