SCSC and Cyberabad Police Propose Staggered Exit Timings for IT Corridor Offices

The government, the Society for Cyberabad Security Council (SCSC), and Cyberabad police have proposed several measures, including staggering employee exit timings by 10 to 15 minutes, to mitigate severe traffic congestion in Hyderabad’s major IT hubs, including Hitech City and the Financial District. The proposals aim to prevent thousands of vehicles from leaving campuses simultaneously, which causes severe bottlenecks on crowded roads during peak evening hours.

The traffic situation becomes particularly severe during the monsoon season, when heavy rains worsen waterlogging and gridlock across these major office zones. SCSC has been working closely with IT companies and the Cyberabad police to identify coordinated solutions to manage vehicle flow during these peak hours.

According to industry leaders, hybrid work models have already shifted traffic behaviour in the city. While peak evening congestion has reduced slightly, new pressure has shifted to earlier hours, with many employees now leaving offices as early as 4:30 PM.

To address this, one of the key suggestions is to stagger employee exit timings by 10-minute intervals across large IT campuses. However, IT firms and industry representatives clarified that no official directive or mandatory system has been introduced yet. Most organisations continue to operate under flexible work policies, allowing employees to adjust their timings based on weather and traffic conditions.

In addition to staggered timings, efforts are underway to revive carpooling systems using app-based registration models to avoid regulatory issues. Real-time traffic alerts and alternative route updates are also being shared through digital platforms in coordination with traffic authorities.

To track congestion in real time, authorities are utilizing a dedicated traffic monitoring system equipped with AI-enabled cameras. A citizen application developed specifically for the IT corridor has also gained tens of thousands of users, providing live updates on traffic jams, vehicle breakdowns, and weather-related disruptions.