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The Hyderabad City Traffic Police have issued an advisory cautioning commuters about expected traffic congestion in central areas due to sewage pipeline works near Punjagutta.

A survey by Madhapur Traffic Police has revealed that single riders are a major cause of traffic congestion in Hyderabad’s IT corridor. Conducted near Cyber Towers, the study found over 10,000 solo commuters in just one hour, far outnumbering shared rides.

The Malkajgiri Police imposed restrictions on heavy and medium motor vehicles during peak hours to ease congestion and improve road safety. The curbs will be enforced daily, while TGSRTC and school buses have been exempted.

Sangareddy MLA Chintha Prabhakar urged the government to extend Hyderabad Metro services to Sangareddy, citing rapid urban growth and commuter needs. He also raised concerns over slow NH-65 widening works causing daily traffic congestion in the region

Five government departments are preparing a joint action plan to reduce traffic congestion in Madhapur and prevent sewage pollution in Durgam Cheruvu. Officials inspected the area and discussed solutions, including new pipelines to divert and treat sewage water.

A fire at a furniture shop in Nampally caused heavy traffic disruptions on Saturday. Hyderabad Traffic Police and District Collector Harichandana Dasari advised commuters to use alternate routes and visitors to postpone their trip to the Numaish exhibition.

A lorry overturned near Batasingaram on the Hyderabad–Vijayawada Highway, causing major traffic congestion between Abdullapurmet and Hayathnagar. Police cleared the vehicle with a crane, while festive traffic worsened delays. Details on injuries or damage are yet to be confirmed

The Hyderabad Traffic Police have issued a traffic advisory ahead of Sankranti, warning of heavy vehicular movement between January 9 and 13, with return traffic expected to peak from January 16 to 19. Citizens have been advised to plan journeys in advance, avoid peak hours, and use public transport.

The Chanchalguda–Santosh Nagar flyover in Hyderabad, originally slated for 2022 completion, faces prolonged delays. Residents report potholes, narrow roads, and traffic congestion. GHMC cites past obstacles and promises project completion and road recarpeting by June 2026.

GHMC has begun road-leveling works near Tri-Island, close to BRK Bhavan, to ease traffic congestion for commuters heading towards the Secretariat and Lakdi-ka-Pul. The project, costing Rs 84 lakh, aims to create a free left turn for vehicles coming from Adarsh Nagar and MLA Quarters, following traffic police observations of frequent accidents at the junction.

Heavy rains wreaked havoc across Sangareddy district, flooding key stretches of NH-65 and paralysing traffic. Despite additional police deployment, congestion persisted as two-wheelers struggled through waterlogged roads. With the entire erstwhile Medak region lashed by rain, daily life came to a standstill.

A TGSRTC bus driver was assaulted by a passenger in Rajanna-Sircilla district after failing to halt at Korutla bus stop due to overcrowding. The incident led to traffic disruption in Vemulawada. Police intervened promptly, cleared the congestion, and took the attacker into custody.

Five killed, eight injured in multiple vehicle accidents on NH16 near Ongole. A truck with a flat tire triggered a chain reaction, causing a traffic jam and subsequent crashes. Negligent driving and poor road conditions are suspected

While the thunderstorms led to a significant drop in temperatures, giving relief to people, the resultant chaos on the city roads tested the patience of Hyderabad residents

In case of emergency, the commuters are requested to call our traffic help line 9010203626 for any travel assistance and cooperate with the Hyderabad Traffic Police.

Estimates indicate that Hyderabad has between 85 lakh to 90 lakh vehicles, with the numbers increasing daily. The surge has been so significant that vehicular density exceeded 10,000 vehicles per km last year, up from 6,500 vehicles per km five years ago.

The incident took place at 4:30 am when the container truck, traveling at high speed from Sanathnagar to Katedan via Mehdipatnam, lost control. The truck was carrying bundles of newspapers.

The explosion of vehicles in Hyderabad reflects deeper social issues

In a press release, Cyberabad police warned commuters of potential traffic congestion on Friday between 9 am and 12 pm due to President Droupadi Murmu's visit.

Citizens highlight urgent civic issues across Hyderabad, including road repairs, sanitation, pedestrian safety, and inadequate facilities, urging authorities to take immediate action for public welfare.