In anticipation of the Jummat-ul-Vida prayers scheduled at the Mecca Masjid in Hyderabad and Jame-e-Masjid in Secunderabad on April 5, 2024, the Hyderabad traffic police have issued a comprehensive traffic advisory to ensure smooth traffic flow and public safety during the religious gatherings.
According to the advisory released on Thursday, several main roads leading to Charminar will be closed for vehicular traffic from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm on April 5, 2024. These include roads connecting Charminar to Madina, Murgi Chowk, and Rajesh Medical Hall in Shahalibanda.
In South Zone
Madina Junction: Traffic from Nayapul towards Charminar will be diverted towards City College.
Himmatpura Junction: Traffic from Nagulchintha/Shalibanda areas towards Charminar will be diverted towards Hari Bowli and Volga Hotel T Junction (Khilwat side).
Chowk Maidan Khan: Traffic from Kotla Alijah towards Charminar will be diverted towards Hafiz Danka Masque and Arman Hotel side.
Motigalli: Traffic from Moosabowli towards Charminar will be diverted towards Khilwath ground, Rajesh Medical Hall in Shalibanda, and Fathe Darwaza Road.
Etebar Chowk: Traffic from Etebar Chowk areas towards Gulzarhouse will be diverted towards Mandi Miralam Market or Bibi Bazar.
Sher e Batil Kaman: Traffic from Mitti Ka Sher will be diverted away from Gulzar House towards Ghansi Bazaar.
Lakkad Kote (Old CP Office Junction): Traffic from APAT side will be diverted towards Mandi Miralam Market.
In North Zone
In Secunderabad, Subhash Road (between Mahankali PS and Ramgopalpet Road Junction on the MG road) will be closed for vehicular traffic from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Traffic diversions will be in place, with arrangements made for the free flow of traffic from Rocha Bazar to Ranigunj.
These restrictions also apply to RTC buses, with specific terminations and diversions outlined in the advisory. City buses heading towards Charminar will be terminated at Afzalgunj, while RTC buses traveling to districts via Nayapool, Madina from MGBS, Imlibun will follow a modified route.