One-way traffic system around KBR Park to start August 18 for two years

Hyderabad police will introduce a one-way traffic system around KBR Park starting August 18 to manage vehicular movement during ongoing flyover and underpass construction under the H-CITI project. The arrangement will remain in effect for nearly two years.

Speaking to the media on Tuesday, Hyderabad Commissioner of Police VC Sajjanar stated that the construction work will occupy roughly 45 percent of the available road space. With only 55 percent of the carriageway left open for motorists, traffic authorities decided to utilize both sides of the carriageway to facilitate smooth one-way movement.

The decision comes after the Hyderabad Traffic Police conducted two separate pilot trials on April 5 and June 21 to assess the feasibility and operational requirements of the proposed system. During these trials, officials closely monitored traffic flow, junction performance, lane discipline, key congestion points, and general commuter movement. Modifications were made to the traffic management plan based on observations recorded during those trial runs.

To prepare commuters for the transition on August 18, the traffic police have placed lane markings and implemented lane changes at required points. Strategic locations around KBR Park now feature directional and traffic signs, and police personnel will be deployed round the clock at key locations to guide motorists.

Police are also coordinating necessary adjustments with navigation platforms, including Google Maps, to reflect the updated route information. Real-time traffic movement will be continuously tracked through the Integrated Command and Control Centre alongside the city's CCTV network. Drone-based monitoring will also be conducted at suitable locations to assess traffic flow and detect congestion in real time.

The construction activity around KBR Park follows recent environmental concerns in the area. Earlier this year, environmentalists and activists staged protests against tree felling and demanded an increase in the eco-sensitive zone surrounding the park. On May 18, the Supreme Court directed that no trees should be felled within the 25 to 35 metre eco-sensitive zone around KBR Park, a restriction that petitioners had criticized as insufficient.