Traffic Curbs Announced in Hyderabad for Jagannath Ratha Yatra
Authorities said traffic along the procession route will be regulated, stopped or diverted depending on the movement of devotees. Heavy congestion is expected at major junctions including RTC Cross Roads, Liberty, Basheerbagh and Abids.
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Traffic Police has issued an advisory ahead of the Sri Jagannath Ratha Yatra scheduled on July 16, warning of traffic congestion and announcing diversions across key routes in the city.
According to officials, a major procession organised by ISKCON will commence at 11 am from NTR Stadium near Indira Park and proceed via Dharna Chowk, Ashok Nagar, RTC Cross Roads, Narayanaguda, Himayathnagar, Liberty, Basheerbagh, Abids and Koti, before culminating at the Exhibition Grounds by 5 pm.
Authorities said traffic along the procession route will be regulated, stopped or diverted depending on the movement of devotees. Heavy congestion is expected at major junctions including RTC Cross Roads, Liberty, Basheerbagh and Abids.
In addition, another Ratha Yatra will be taken out from Jagannath Temple at Banjara Hills Road No. 12 between 12 noon and 8 pm. Traffic restrictions will be enforced in and around Jubilee Hills, Film Nagar and Shaikpet areas.
Vehicles coming from Masab Tank, Lakdikapul and Khairatabad towards Road No. 12, Film Nagar, Shaikpet and Road No. 45, Jubilee Hills are advised to proceed via Road No. 1 – Road No. 10 – Zaheer Nagar – NTR Bhavan – Jubilee Hills Check Post to reach their destinations. Alternatively, commuters may proceed via Road No. 12 – ACB Office By-lane – MLA Colony – Omega Hospital – Apollo Junction.
Vehicles coming from Shaikpet, Film Nagar, Jubilee Hills and Tolichowki towards Road No. 12 are advised to proceed via Jubilee Hills Check Post – Road No. 10 – Zaheer Nagar – Road No. 1, Banjara Hills.
Vehicles coming from Madhapur, Hi-tech City, Road No. 45 and Road No. 36 towards Road No. 12 are advised to proceed via Jubilee Hills Check Post – NTR Bhavan – Road No. 10 – Zaheer Nagar – Road No. 1, Banjara Hills.
The police have urged commuters to plan their travel in advance, avoid the affected routes and follow updates on official social media platforms. In case of emergencies, citizens can contact the traffic helpline at 9010203626.