Hyderabad, Oct 21 (Maxim News): Hyderabad Traffic Police have announced traffic diversions and restrictions from 3 pm on October 21 to 6 am on October 24, 2026, in connection with the immersion of Durga Matha idols at People’s Plaza, Garden Point, and the baby immersion ponds at Jalavihar and Sanjeevaiah Park.
The restrictions will affect several major junctions and roads around Khairatabad, Necklace Road, Tank Bund, Secretariat Junction and Nallagutta. Commuters have been advised to avoid the affected routes wherever possible and use alternative roads to reach their destinations.
According to the traffic advisory issued by Hyderabad Traffic Police, diversions will be implemented based on local traffic conditions and congestion levels. Vehicles carrying Durga Matha idols will be permitted on certain restricted routes to facilitate the immersion process.
Hyderabad Traffic Diversions for Durga Matha Immersion: Routes to Avoid
The following traffic restrictions will be in force during the immersion period.
V.V. Statue: Traffic from Panjagutta and Raj Bhavan Road towards Khairatabad Flyover will be diverted at V.V. Statue towards Nirankari Junction. Only vehicles carrying Matha idols will be allowed towards the designated immersion route.
Old Saifabad Police Station: Traffic from Nirankari Junction towards Iqbal Minar will be diverted at Old P.S. Saifabad towards Ravindra Bharathi and Masab Tank. Only Matha idol vehicles will be permitted towards Iqbal Minar.
Telangana Talli Flyover: Traffic from Iqbal Minar towards Secretariat Junction will be diverted at the Telangana Thalli starting flyover onto the Telangana Talli Flyover towards Lower Tank Bund.
Printing Press Junction: Vehicles coming from Khairatabad Bada Ganesh Lane and Mint Compound will not be allowed towards Necklace Rotary. They will be diverted at Printing Press Junction towards Mint Compound and Rajiv Gandhi Statue.
Old Ambedkar Statue: Traffic from Upper Tank Bund towards Secretariat Junction will be diverted at Old Ambedkar Statue towards Liberty.
Liberty Junction: Traffic from Liberty towards Secretariat Junction will be diverted at Old Ambedkar Statue towards Upper Tank Bund. Only Matha idol vehicles will be permitted along the route from Old Ambedkar Statue to Secretariat Junction, NTR Marg and Necklace Road.
Sonabi Abdullah Masjid: Traffic from Upper Tank Bund towards Nallagutta Bridge and P.V. Marg (Necklace Road) will be diverted at Sonabi Abdullah Masjid towards Minister Road via Karbala and Ranigunj.
Nallagutta X Roads: Traffic from Ranigunj and Minister Road towards Necklace Road will be diverted at Nallagutta X Roads towards Minister Road and Ranigunj.
Hyderabad Traffic Diversions | Key Junctions Where Traffic Congestion Is Expected
Hyderabad Traffic Police have urged commuters to avoid the following junctions between 3 pm on October 21 and 6 am on October 24:
V.V. Statue
Old P.S. Saifabad
Ravindra Bharathi
Hyderabad Traffic Police Junction (HTP)
A.R. Petrol Pump
BJR Statue Circle
Basheerbagh
Liberty
Old Ambedkar Statue
Upper Tank Bund
Nallagutta X Roads
The police have advised motorists to plan their journeys in advance and allow additional travel time during the immersion period.
Hyderabad Traffic Police Helpline and Live Updates
Commuters can follow the Hyderabad Traffic Police Facebook page at facebook.com/HYDTP and its X account, Hyderabad Traffic Police, for traffic updates and changes to restrictions.
For emergency travel assistance, motorists can contact the Hyderabad Traffic Police helpline at 9010203626.
The advisory was issued by D. Joel Davis, IPS, Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Hyderabad. The police have requested public cooperation to ensure smooth traffic movement and the safe conduct of Durga Matha idol immersion activities across the city. (Maxim News)
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