Politics · India · 7 hrs ago
Hyderabad police study one-way loop proposed for Lakdi-ka-pul
Retired banker Palakodeti Chandrasekhar proposed a one-way traffic loop for the busy Lakdi-ka-pul and Saifabad area of Hyderabad.
He sent the idea to police by email nearly a year ago and later explained it at the Police Commissioner’s office.
His hand-drawn map outlines a route linking Lakdi-ka-pul, Secretariat Road, Ravindra Bharathi and the Old Saifabad Police Station.
Traffic police have simulated the plan and inspected the roads, but say some intersections must be improved or changed before a trial can begin.
The police commissioner says motorists might travel a few hundred metres farther, while the loop could ease journeys, reduce honking and help curb pollution from congestion.
A one-way loop around KBR Park has received positive feedback, which police cite as an example of the possible benefits.
Police are also examining a separate proposed loop in Cyberabad and have asked officials to study bottlenecks, building traffic and parking capacity.
Hyderabad Traffic Police are studying a proposed one-way loop around Lakdi-ka-pul and Saifabad.
The proposal came from a hand-drawn map submitted by retired banker Palakodeti Chandrasekhar.
Police have run a traffic simulation and inspected the area, but say road improvements are needed before a trial.
Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar said the loop could mean slightly longer trips but may reduce congestion, honking and pollution.
Officials are also examining a separate proposed loop in Cyberabad.
- Who
- Hyderabad Traffic Police are assessing a proposal by retired banker Palakodeti Chandrasekhar.
- What
- Police are studying a one-way traffic loop around Lakdi-ka-pul and Saifabad.
- When
- The proposal was emailed nearly a year before the report, published on November 9, 2026.
- Where
- Lakdi-ka-pul and Saifabad in Hyderabad.
- Why
- The plan is intended to improve traffic movement and may reduce honking and pollution caused by congestion.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Palakodeti Chandrasekhar emailed police his proposal to reorganise traffic around Lakdi-ka-pul.
Chandrasekhar was invited to the Police Commissioner’s office to explain his idea and submitted a hand-drawn map.
Traffic police conducted a simulation study and senior officers inspected stretches around the proposed loop.
Cyberabad police officials inspected a separate proposed traffic loop in their area.
- Proposal author
- Palakodeti Chandrasekhar, a 73-year-old retired bank employee
- Proposed route
- Lakdi-ka-pul, Secretariat road, Ravindra Bharathi and Old Saifabad Police Station
- Police assessment
- A traffic simulation study has been conducted
- Requirement before trial
- Road improvements and intersection modifications
- Cyberabad inspection
- November 6, 2026
What people are saying
Certain intersections would have to be developed or modified to ensure smoother movement under the proposed arrangement.
There were some hiccups initially, but I thank the people of Hyderabad for supporting the initiative. We look forward to better collaboration between the public and the police.
I am neither a police officer nor an engineer, and I am certainly no expert at drawing. I sketched the map to the best of my ability.