In order to make arrangements for the early commencement of commercial operations of Hyderabad Metro Rail in Corridor-1 (L.B. Nagar – Ameerpet) and for speedy completion of metro portal construction activities from Putlibowli Junction to Rangamahal Junction, the city traffic police imposed the following traffic diversions and restrictions for three months from March 21 to June 18.
The commuters who intend to go towards Rangahamal Junction, Koti via Putlibowli is advised to co-operate with traffic police and use the below mentioned alternative routes designated for them to avoid congestion. All RTC buses (District) and All heavy vehicles coming from Abids and intend to go towards MGBS (via) Putlibowli Junction will be diverted at GPO, Abids towards M.J. Market. The Route No. 115 RTC bus stop is shifted to 94 galli from Osmania Medical College and Route No. 115 buses will be diverted at 94 Galli towards Bank Street – Right Turn – Andhra Bank, Koti – DM & HS – Chaderghat. The Route No’s. 1, 2, 3 buses and all other vehicular traffic coming towards Rangamahal Junction via Putlibowli is diverted at Putlibowli Junction towards Gowliguda Chaman – Gurudwara – Shanker Sher Hotel – Afzalgun ‘T’ Junction – Left turn – Afzalgunj bus stand.
The RTC buses route No’s. 94 & 95 and other heavy vehicles will be diverted at Putlibowli Junction towards – Jambagh – M.J.Market – S.A.Bazar – Afzalgunj bus stand. The vehicular traffic (except 2- wheeler) will not be allowed from Afzalgunj ‘T’ Junction towards Putlibowli via Shankersher Hotel. The vehicular traffic coming from bylanes towards Putlibowli Junction will be diverted at Gowliguda Chaman towards Gowliguda BSNL office – Jambagh (if necessary). (NSS)