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A fully constructed foot overbridge at Banjara Hills Road No 1 remains closed despite completion, leaving pedestrians struggling to cross heavy traffic. GHMC plans to inaugurate the facility soon, but no date has been finalised yet

Traffic diversions have been implemented at IIIT Junction in Hyderabad due to ongoing flyover and underpass works. The changes, expected to last about one year, aim to manage congestion, with commuters advised to use alternate routes during peak hours.

A 24-year-old man was arrested in Gachibowli after allegedly driving under the influence, hitting a vehicle and ramming a traffic constable who jumped onto the bonnet to avoid injury. Two cases were registered.

Hyderabad Traffic Police has announced two-day traffic diversions from February 19 at Tilaknagar towards 6 No Junction due to a sewage pipeline leak and pothole formation. RTC buses and heavy vehicles will be rerouted through designated alternative routes.

Traffic movement near Madhapur’s Cyber Gate has been affected due to a road cave-in, causing congestion on the stretch from IKEA towards Cyber Towers and JNTU. Police have put diversions in place during restoration work

Hyderabad witnessed heavy traffic ahead of the Sankranthi festival as families began travelling to their hometowns. Toll plazas, highways, bus stations and railway stations saw massive congestion, with delays of several hours reported at key toll booths and transport hubs.

Hyderabad Traffic Police intensified action against wrong-side driving after booking over 10,000 motorists in a week. Officials said the offence is a major cause of accidents and congestion. Special drives, surveillance, and awareness campaigns are being conducted to curb violations

Hyderabad Traffic Police have announced diversions in Yousufguda from 10 am to 4 pm on Tuesday for a Telugu Film Industry Employees Federation meeting at Police Grounds. Motorists have been advised to follow alternative routes to avoid congestion

Under its Road Safety initiative, GHMC has repaired 15,925 potholes out of 18,087 identified in Hyderabad. The drive also restored catchpits, replaced covers, and repaired central medians, aiming to reduce traffic bottlenecks and improve commuter safety and convenience

Hyderabad traffic police booked 80,555 cases this year against people using mobile phones while driving. In a special drive on Monday and Tuesday, 2,345 cases were registered. Police urged citizens to report violations at 9010203626 and 8712661690

Hyderabad Traffic Police announced diversions across all zones in view of the Ganesh idol immersion procession on Saturday. The main procession from Balapur to Necklace Road will see restrictions, with key routes in South, Central, East, and North zones affected

Hyderabad Traffic Police announced diversions in Dhoolpet from August 23 to 27 for smooth Ganesh idol sales and transport. Traffic restrictions will apply around Gandhi Statue, Boiguda Kaman, and Mangalhat. Heavy idol vehicles allowed only after 10 pm

Traffic congestion is rampant in Hyderabad’s Old City, particularly on Charminar–Chandrayangutta and Shamsheergunj–Kalapather roads. Citizens say alternative routes are available but underused due to haphazard parking and minimal police guidance, worsening travel times during peak hours

A 52-year-old man died after being knocked down by an autorickshaw while crossing the road at Bahadurpura on Saturday evening. The victim suffered a severe head injury and was declared dead at the hospital. Police arrested the driver and registered a case

Traffic was brought to a halt on Punjagutta road after a truck carrying onions overturned near the metro station. Police used a crane to clear the road and diverted traffic briefly.

The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has won the Golden Globe Tigers Award 2025 for its innovative deployment of an Adaptive Traffic Signal Control System (ATCS).

Hyderabad commuters face worsening traffic issues due to unregulated junctions, minimal traffic police presence, and sudden diversions. Despite digital enforcement, citizens demand more on-ground policing to curb violations and ease congestion amid rising vehicle numbers and infrastructure-related disruptions

Mehdipatnam Bus Stand in Hyderabad faces daily chaos with traffic jams, blocked sidewalks, and unsafe conditions for pedestrians. Buses stop carelessly, there are no proper waiting areas or schedules, and the area urgently needs improvements for safety and order

The initiative is aimed at enhancing road safety and to enforce legal compliance among young drivers and their parents and guardians, Traffic authorities said

Citizens were also requested to report traffic violations to Hyderabad Traffic Police on Hyderabad Traffic Police Facebook, X (Twitter) or Traffic Help Line (9010203626).