Traffic diversions in Uppal on October 12 for India-Bangladesh T-20 cricket match

Hyderabad: The Rachakonda Police Commissionerate has issued traffic diversions to be implemented in the Uppal area on October 12 (Saturday) from 4 pm to 11:50 pm to ensure smooth traffic flow and minimise inconvenience during the third T-20 International Cricket Match between India and Bangladesh.

The match will be played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Uppal.

Traffic restrictions

The Commissioner of Police, Rachakonda, G Sudheer Babu, issued the notification under section 21 clause (1) & (b) of the Hyderabad City Police Act, 1348 Fasli.

He emphasised, “The diversions are aimed at preventing traffic congestion and ensuring public safety during the event.” The restrictions apply to all heavy vehicles, including lorries, dumpers, earthmovers, water tankers and RMC trucks.

The key routes affected by these diversions are:

- From Chengicherla, Boduppal and Peerzadiguda towards Uppal, heavy vehicles will be diverted near the Toyota Showroom towards HMDA Bhaghyath layout, Nagole.

- From LB Nagar to Nagole and Uppal, vehicles will be diverted under the Nagole Metro Station U-turn to HMDA Layout, Boduppal, Chengicherla Crossroad and towards Nacharam and IOCL Cherlapally.

- From Tarnaka towards Uppal, vehicles will be rerouted at Habsiguda Crossroad to Street No 8.

- From Ramanthapur to Uppal, traffic will be diverted at Metro Pillar No. 972 to a U-turn towards Uppal Crossroad.

The public is advised to take note of these traffic diversions and plan their movements accordingly. “We request all citizens to cooperate with the Rachakonda Traffic Police and follow the suggested routes to avoid inconvenience,” added the Commissioner of Police.

The traffic diversions are expected to help manage the large crowds attending the match and reduce potential traffic disruptions in the Uppal area.

Citizens travelling through the Uppal region on October 12 are advised to follow these diversion routes and timings to avoid delays. Further updates on traffic will be provided by the Rachakonda Police Department as needed.

Commissioner Sudheer Babu emphasised, “Our aim is to ensure that both cricket fans and local residents can move about safely and efficiently during the event.”