Archive · 18 Jul 2025
Hyderabad Police Implement Traffic Diversions for Bonalu Festival
The Bonalu festival caused some road closures and changed traffic patterns in Hyderabad to help people celebrate safely.
Police put up diversions to reroute cars and buses around the main festival areas, especially in the old city and near temples in Amberpet and Chilkalguda.
These changes were in place to manage the crowds and allow for the festival processions to take place.
People were also told where to park their cars while they visited the festivities.
Traffic diversions were implemented in Hyderabad for the Bonalu festival on July 20 and 21.
Diversions were in place in the old city, including Lal Darwaza, to accommodate processions.
Restrictions impacted routes from Engine Bowli, Falaknuma, Nagulchinta, and other areas.
Parking locations were designated for visitors near the festival areas.
Similar traffic measures were also in effect in Amberpet and Chilkalguda.
- Who
- Motorists and festival attendees.
- What
- Traffic diversions were imposed due to the Bonalu festival celebrations.
- When
- July 20 and 21.
- Where
- Hyderabad, including the old city, Amberpet, and Chilkalguda.
- Why
- To facilitate Bonalu festival processions and manage traffic flow.
General Public
Hyderabad Police
Impact of Traffic Diversions
General Public
Inconvenience due to detours and longer travel times during the festival.
Hyderabad Police
Improved safety and orderly movement of the large festival crowds.
- Event
- Bonalu Festival
- Dates
- July 20-21
- Location
- Hyderabad (Old City, Amberpet, Chilkalguda)
- Purpose of Diversions
- Accommodate processions and manage traffic
- Affected Areas
- Lal Darwaza, Engine Bowli, Amberpet, Chilkalguda
