One-way traffic system around Hyderabad’s KBR Park from August 18

Starting from August 18, Hyderabad will implement a one-way traffic system around KBR Park due to ongoing construction of flyovers and underpasses as part of the H-CITI project. Traffic police announced on August 11 that lane markings and changers would be set up at necessary locations. Google Maps will be adjusted to help commuters plan their routes, and traffic police will patrol 24/7 at key points.

Traffic signs will be placed at strategic positions. City Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar stated that the traffic arrangements will last for one-and-a-half to two years, as construction work can continue throughout this period. If the measures prove successful, the system could be expanded to operate around the clock. The police plan to monitor the route continuously through an integrated command and control center/CCTV network and drone-based monitoring for real-time assessment.

Violations, such as driving on the wrong side, will be addressed accordingly. Trials were conducted on April 5 and June 21 to evaluate traffic flow, lane discipline, congestion points, and commuter movement. Based on observations, modifications were made before implementing the one-way traffic system. KBR Park sees a significant number of pedestrians in the morning and evening.

The police advised walkers and visitors to park in designated zones and follow the revised traffic flow during peak hours. They urged people to avoid driving against designated traffic flow, even during night or off-peak hours, and to refrain from parking vehicles on the wrong side of the road, near bends, or in ways that obstruct traffic, create bottlenecks, or block emergency vehicles.