Archive · 1 Jul 2025
Hyderabad Traffic Alert: Heavy Traffic Due to Balkampet Festival
Imagine a big festival is happening at the Yellamma Temple in Hyderabad.
Lots of people are going, so the roads are really crowded, like a big traffic jam!
The police have changed some routes to help people get around.
They've also set up special parking spots and buses to make it easier for everyone.
If you're driving, you might want to use the alternate routes they suggested to avoid the traffic, which is especially bad between Panjagutta and Begumpet.
Just be patient, and follow the new directions!
Heavy traffic reported in Hyderabad's Balkampet area due to the Yellamma Kalyanam festival.
Traffic congestion is especially bad near Panjagutta, Ameerpet, and Begumpet.
Hyderabad Traffic Police issued diversions for 30 June to 2 July to ease congestion.
Devotees should park at designated zones, including the R&B Office and GHMC ground.
80 special TSRTC buses are operating to transport devotees; heavy vehicles are prohibited.
- Who
- Devotees attending the Yellamma Kalyanam festival and commuters.
- What
- Heavy traffic due to the Yellamma Kalyanam and Rathotsavam festival.
- When
- Traffic advisory in effect from June 30 to July 2.
- Where
- Balkampet, Hyderabad, and surrounding areas like Panjagutta and Begumpet.
- Why
- Because thousands of devotees are attending the festival.
General Public
Traffic Police & Authorities
Traffic Congestion vs. Mitigation Efforts
General Public
Traffic congestion and delays in the areas are significant.
Traffic Police & Authorities
Police implemented diversions and parking to help relieve congestion.
- Event
- Yellamma Kalyanam and Rathotsavam
- Location
- Sri Yellamma Temple, Balkampet
- Traffic Advisory Dates
- June 30 to July 2
- Diverted Route 1
- Greenlands/Matha Temple/Satyam Theatre to Fateh Nagar
- Diverted Route 2
- Fateh Nagar flyover to Balkampet
- Parking Locations
- R&B Office, GHMC ground, Padma Shree road, Fateh Nagar bridge
- Public Transport
- 80 special TSRTC buses