Bonalu traffic advisory: Check these routes before commuting in Hyderabad on July 20, 21
Police issue traffic advisory in view of Bonalu on July 20, 21
By Newsmeter Network
Bonalu traffic advisory: Check these routes before commuting in Hyderabad on July 20, 21
Traffic Police have announced traffic diversions and restrictions to ensure public safety and smooth movement of devotees, given the upcoming Bonalu festivities on July 20 and 21
Amberpet Mahankali Temple Diversions
Traffic restrictions will be in place around Mahankali Temple, Amberpet, from 6 a.m. on July 20 to 6 a.m. on July 22. Vehicles coming from Uppal towards Chaderghat or MGBS will have to take the Amberpet flyover. Devotees visiting the temple can park their vehicles at the GHMC ground via the underpass.
In case of heavy congestion, traffic from Uppal and Ali CafƩ will be rerouted through D.D. Colony and Shivam Road, officials said.
Chilkalguda restrictions
Movement around Katta Maisamma ā Pochamma Temple, Chilkalguda, will be restricted on July 20 and 21 from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. Traffic from Seethaphalmandi and Allugadabavi will be diverted towards Warasiguda, Namalagundu, Padmarao Nagar, and adjoining areas.
Old City Bonalu procession diversions
On July 21, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., traffic restrictions will be enforced for the Simha Vaahini Sri Mahankali Lal Darwaza Bonalu procession. Vehicular movement will be prohibited on routes leading to Lal Darwaza, Aliyabad, Nagulchinta, Gowlipura, Charminar, and nearby areas.
Vehicles coming from Engine Bowli, Falaknuma, MBNR X Roads, and Kandikal Gate will be diverted towards Tadban, Misrigunj, Khilwat, and Ramaswamy Gunj.
Complete shutdown near Charminar
A complete shutdown of vehicular movement will be in force between Madina X Roads and Engine Bowli via Gulzar Houz, Charminar, and Himmatpura until the conclusion of the procession. Heavy vehicles will not be allowed into sensitive areas, including Chatrinaka, Nayapul, and Charminar.
Parking arrangements and Public transport
Dedicated parking facilities have been arranged at locations such as Alka Theatre, Arya Vyshya Mandir, VDP School Ground, and Charminar Bus Terminal, depending on devoteesā entry routes.
Public transport buses will not be allowed towards Charminar, Falaknuma, and Nayapul, and will terminate at designated points such as Afzalgunj, Darulshifa X Roads, and Engine Bowli.
Helpline for Assistance
The Hyderabad Traffic Police have urged people to plan their travel accordingly and use public transport wherever possible. For emergency travel assistance, citizens can contact the traffic helpline at 9010203626 or follow real-time updates via the Hyderabad Traffic Police official social media channels.
