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Traffic diversions for Bonalu processions on July 20 and 21
The Hyderabad Traffic Police have issued an advisory in view of the Bonalu festivities on July 20 and 21, with diversions planned across old city, Amberpet, and Chilkalguda areas to ensure public safety and smooth movement of devotees.
Traffic diversions will be enforced around Mahankali Temple in Amberpet from 6 a.m. on July 20 to 6 a.m. on July 22. Vehicles from Uppal heading towards Chaderghat or MGBS will have to use Amberpet flyover. Devotees visiting the temple will be allowed to park at the GHMC ground via the underpass. In case of heavy congestion, traffic from Uppal and Ali Café will be rerouted through D.D. Colony and Shivam Road.
In Chilkalguda, movement around Katta Maisamma – Pochamma Temple will be restricted on July 20 and 21 between 5 a.m. and 11.00 p.m. Traffic coming from Seethaphalmandi and Allugadabavi will be diverted towards Warasiguda, Namalagundu, Padmarao Nagar, and surrounding areas.
On July 21, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., restrictions will be in place for Simha Vaahini Sri Mahankali Lal Darwaza Bonalu procession in old city. Vehicular traffic will not be allowed on several routes leading to Lal Darwaza, Aliyabad, Nagulchinta, Gowlipura, Charminar and adjoining areas. Vehicles from Engine Bowli, Falaknuma, MBNR X Roads, and Kandikal Gate will be diverted towards alternate routes such as Tadban, Misrigunj, Khilwat and Ramaswamy Gunj.
A complete shutdown of vehicular movement has been announced between Madina X Roads and Engine Bowli via Gulzar Houz, Charminar and Himmatpura till the conclusion of the procession. Heavy vehicles will be restricted from entering sensitive areas including Chatrinaka, Nayapul and Charminar.
Dedicated parking areas have been arranged for devotees at locations including Alka Theatre, Arya Vyshya Mandir, VDP School Ground, Charminar Bus Terminal and others, depending on the route of entry.
Public transport buses will not be allowed towards Charminar, Falaknuma and Nayapul, and will instead terminate at designated points such as Afzalgunj, Darulshifa X Roads and Engine Bowli.
In case of emergencies or travel assistance, people can contact traffic helpline on 9010203626 or follow real-time updates via Hyderabad Traffic Police official social media channels.
