Hyderabad City Traffic Police and the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) have decided to conduct a one day trial of the proposed one way traffic system in the busy Lakdikapul area on November 22 (Sunday) to reduce traffic congestion.
The proposed system will cover the Ravindra Bharathi, Lakdikapul and Iqbal Minar junctions.
Police Commissioner, GHMC Commissioner Inspect Proposed Routes
- Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar, IPS, and GHMC Commissioner R.V. Karnan, IAS, personally inspected the proposed traffic routes on motorcycles to assess the arrangements required for implementing the new system.
- The officials inspected Lakdikapul, Iqbal Minar, Ravindra Bharathi, Old Control Room, HDFC Junction, Old Saifabad Police Station and other junctions.
- Representatives from TGSPDCL, Hyderabad Water Board, RTC, GHMC and other departments participated in the inspection.
- Officials discussed road engineering improvements, junction redesigning and infrastructure arrangements to ensure smooth vehicle movement.
Proposed Traffic Diversions
- Under the proposed system, vehicles travelling from the Old Control Room towards Ravindra Bharathi and Iqbal Minar will not be allowed to proceed directly towards Iqbal Minar.
- Instead, vehicles will be diverted at Ravindra Bharathi and routed through HDFC Junction, Old Saifabad Police Station, Iqbal Minar and Secretariat Junction towards Secunderabad and other destinations.
- Similarly, vehicles travelling from Nirankari Junction towards the Old Control Room through HDFC Junction and Ravindra Bharathi will be diverted through Old Saifabad Police Station and Iqbal Minar.
- After taking a right turn at Iqbal Minar, vehicles will proceed through Ravindra Bharathi towards the Old Control Room.
Public Consultation Before Trial Run
Officials said a special meeting would be organised with local traders, residents and regular commuters before the trial run.
Suggestions, concerns and objections raised by the public will be considered, and necessary changes will be made to minimise inconvenience to local residents and businesses.
During the November 22 trial, experts will collect and analyse data on traffic volume, travel time, junction performance and road safety.
The final decision on continuing the proposed system will be taken based on the technical findings and public feedback.
Officials Explain Objectives
Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar said the proposed one-way system had been designed following a comprehensive study to provide a long-term solution to traffic congestion in Lakdikapul.
He said the main objective was to ensure continuous vehicle movement at junctions, reduce waiting time, save fuel and improve road safety.
The Commissioner clarified that the final decision would be taken after carefully examining the traffic flow, speed and safety data collected during the trial run.
GHMC Commissioner R.V. Karnan said the GHMC Engineering Department was undertaking the necessary road engineering improvements in coordination with the traffic police.
He said arrangements would include pothole repairs, improved street lighting, installation of large signboards and necessary modifications to electricity and water infrastructure.
Officials appealed to motorists and the public to cooperate with the November 22 trial run and strictly follow traffic police instructions.
The proposed one-way system aims to reduce congestion at Lakdikapul junctions and provide safer, faster and smoother travel for commuters.
