Kite Festival: Check these routes before commuting in Hyderabad from Jan 13-15

Hyderabad: The 6th International Kite and Sweet Festival-2024 set to kick off at Parade Ground on January 13 bringing joy and festivity to the city. The festival will continue till January 15.

However, to ensure the smooth flow of events and the safety of attendees, certain traffic restrictions will be implemented in the surrounding areas.

Only on a need basis, the road between Tivoli X-road to Plaza X-road will be closed, diverting traffic from 10 am to 10 pm.

The affected routes include Alugaddabavi X road – Sangeeth X road – YMCA X road – Patny X road – SBH X road – CTO junction – Brookbond junction – Tivoli junction – Sweekar Upakar junction – Secunderabad Club – Tadbund X road – Diamond Point – Bowenpally X road, Rasoolpura – Begumpet – Paradise.

Passengers planning to travel by evening trains from Secunderabad railway station and RTC buses from Jubilee Bus Station are advised to start early, ensuring timely arrival at the railway station. The utilization of Metro rail services is also recommended for a convenient commute.

Parking arrangements have been organized strategically to accommodate the influx of attendees. Parking spaces include Inside Parade Ground – East Gate Parking Left Side – Inside Parade Ground – West Gate Parking Right side – Chief. Engineering Office – Cantonment Ground Opp. Upkaar – Gymkhana Cricket Ground – Gymkhana Football Ground – Bison polo Ground – Dhobi Ghat Ground – PG College Ground – Wesley College – Centenary High School – Lamba Theatre bylane.

Citizens are encouraged to stay informed about traffic updates through the Hyderabad Traffic Police Facebook page (facebook.com/HYDTP) and Twitter handle (@HYDTP). In case of emergencies during travel, the traffic helpline number 9010203626 is available for assistance.