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KBR Park Traffic Diversions Boost Metro Ridership, Strain Bus Commuters
Traffic rules near KBR Park changed so vehicles could travel mainly in one direction.
The second day was easier than the first, but many bus riders still faced problems.
Some buses took longer routes, and their stops were different when passengers returned home.
One commuter said the extra roundabout added 20 to 30 minutes.
Another said bus travel could take several hours because of congestion.
Some people began using the Metro instead of cars or buses.
Metro officials said many more people used the system during these two days.
The traffic changes are connected to ongoing H-City development work.
Day two of one-way traffic restrictions around KBR Park was smoother than the first.
TGSRTC commuters reported longer travel times and different stops for onward and return journeys.
Hyderabad Metro Rail ridership reached about 4.75 to 4.85 lakh across its three corridors over two days.
The biggest ridership increase was reported between Ameerpet and Raidurg stations.
Some commuters switched from private vehicles or buses to the Metro to avoid congestion and delays.
- Who
- Hyderabad commuters, TGSRTC, and Hyderabad Metro Rail officials are involved.
- What
- One-way traffic restrictions around KBR Park have caused bus delays while increasing Metro ridership.
- Where
- Around KBR Park and on routes connecting areas including Ameerpet, Raidurg, Kondapur, Hayatnagar, and Nampally in Hyderabad.
- When
- On the second day of the restrictions; Metro ridership figures covered the preceding two days.
- Why
- The diversions are part of ongoing H-City development works and are intended to manage traffic during the restrictions.
Key facts
- Location
- KBR Park area, Hyderabad
- Restriction
- One-way traffic restrictions
- Metro ridership
- Approximately 4.75 to 4.85 lakh across three corridors over two days
- Most affected Metro segment
- Ameerpet to Raidurg
- Bus impact
- Longer travel times and different stops on onward and return journeys
- Reported extra delay
- 20 to 30 minutes for one return journey
- Development project
- Ongoing H-City development works
Quotes
Ibrahim Babumiah Shek
Resident of Lal Darwaza working in a Kondapur showroom
“I live in Sai Nagar, Hayatnagar, and travel by bus towards Kondapur 127 S/K. While going, it is the same route, but while returning home, the bus stop is farther. The roundabout takes 20 to 30 minutes extra. I have now decided to take the Metro Rail while returning.”
deccanchronicle.com
“From my home I take the 8A bus till Nampally, then No. 127 or 222 till Kondapur. Because of traffic congestion, we are spending several hours travelling. We also need the RTC to increase the fleet size.”
deccanchronicle.com
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