Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Tarnaka Junction Traffic Woes: Signals Cause Congestion
Imagine a busy intersection where the traffic lights have been turned back on after a while.
Now, the traffic is moving slower than before.
People who drive through this area, especially those going to the university, are stuck in traffic for a long time.
The problem is that the road is not wide enough, and the traffic lights aren't timed well.
The traffic police are having a hard time keeping the vehicles moving.
The people who live nearby are not happy and want the traffic lights to be changed or removed to solve the problem.
The authorities are trying to figure out what to do.
Traffic signals at Tarnaka junction are causing congestion.
Commute times between Habsiguda and OU campus have increased significantly.
Traffic police struggle to manage the vehicle flow, particularly during rush hour.
Local residents and welfare associations have requested intervention.
Officials are assessing the situation; the junction may be shut down.
- Who
- Motorists and residents of Tarnaka junction
- What
- Resumption of traffic signals leading to severe traffic congestion
- When
- Since the trial run began in April
- Where
- Tarnaka junction, Hyderabad
- Why
- Inadequate signal timing and road width
Traffic Authorities
Local Residents
Traffic Flow
Traffic Authorities
Traffic assessment is underway, and channelizing vehicle movement requires time.
Local Residents
The signalized junction is creating heavy congestion and longer commute times.
- Affected Area
- Tarnaka junction
- Location
- Hyderabad
- Problem
- Traffic congestion
- Cause
- Inadequate signal timing and road width
- Affected Commuters
- Office-goers, students
- Time Increase
- 10-15 minutes