Maha Shivaratri Traffic Curbs Near Keesaragutta From Feb 13; Routes Diverted For Six Days, Here’s What To Know

Vehicles travelling towards Keesaragutta should prepare for temporary route changes as traffic diversions will remain in effect from February 13 to 18 due to the Maha Shivaratri festivities at the Sri Ramalingeshwara Swamy Temple.

Authorities have introduced the measures to manage the expected surge in devotees and ensure smoother vehicle movement across the region.

Advisory Issued To Manage Festival Rush

Rahul Reddy, IPS, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic-I), Malkajgiri Commissionerate, issued the advisory under Section 21(1)(b) of the Hyderabad City Police Act, 1348 Fasli. The restrictions are intended to maintain orderly traffic and minimise inconvenience to commuters.

The Brahmotsavam celebrations are scheduled to take place between February 13 and 18 within the jurisdiction of the Jawahar Nagar Traffic Police Station. During this period, heavy vehicles will not be allowed on select routes.

Key Diversions For Vehicles Heading Towards Keesara

Traffic officials have mapped out several diversions for vehicles approaching Keesara village. Vehicles travelling from the Outer Ring Road (ORR) or Cheryal X Road towards Keesara will be redirected at Keesara ORR towards Ghatkesar or Shamirpet using the ORR and its service road.

Similarly, heavy vehicles coming from Uddemarri and Bommalaramaram towards Keesara Village X Road will be diverted at Rangapuram Chowrasta through the Uddemarri-Rangapuram Chowrasta and Bommalaramaram stretch, and the same arrangement will apply in the reverse direction.

Alternative Routes From Shamirpet And Bogaram

Commuters driving from Shamirpet towards Keesara Village X Road will be diverted at Yadgaripalli via Yadgaripalli X Road. From there, motorists can either take a right turn towards Ghatkesar through the ORR service road or continue via Cheryala village towards ECIL.

Meanwhile, heavy vehicles moving from Bogaram towards Keesara Village X Roads will be redirected at Vanneguda X Road towards the ORR through Keesara Dayara, before proceeding onwards to Ghatkesar or Shamirpet.

Police Appeal For Cooperation

Police have urged motorists to plan their journeys in advance and cooperate with the Rachakonda Traffic Police to help authorities manage congestion during the festival period.