The Hyderabad Traffic Police have issued an advisory announcing temporary traffic restrictions and diversions around LB Stadium in view of the Christmas Feast scheduled to be attended by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on December 20.
According to the advisory issued by the Hyderabad Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) D. Joel Davis, the restrictions will be implemented on a need basis between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. to regulate vehicular movement and ensure public safety during the event.
Traffic coming from A.R. Petrol Pump junction towards BJR Statue will be diverted towards Nampally Railway Station. Vehicle commuters moving from Basheerbagh towards A.R. Petrol Pump will be diverted at BJR Statue towards SBI, Abids and Nampally Station Road. Traffic approaching from Sujatha School Lane towards the Khan Lateef Khan building will be diverted at Sujatha School junction towards Nampally.
Motorists have been advised to avoid several key junctions during the specified hours, including Lakdikapul, Iqbal Minar, Ravindra Bharathi, Hyderabad Traffic Police junction, Basheerbagh, BJR Statue Circle, SBI Gunfoundry, A.R. Petrol Pump, Khan Lateef Khan building area and Liberty.
The advisory also stated that RTC buses plying from Ravindra Bharathi towards BJR Statue will be diverted at A.R. Petrol Pump towards Nampally Railway Station depending on traffic conditions.
Citizens have been urged to plan their travel in advance, take alternative routes and avoid the affected areas during the event timings. The traffic police have sought public cooperation and said commuters facing difficulties can contact the Hyderabad Traffic Police helpline at 9010203626 for assistance.
Published – December 19, 2025 07:11 pm IST
