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Hyderabad traffic curbs on August 15 for Golconda Fort event
Traffic restrictions and diversions will be in place on Saturday, August 15, from 6 AM to 12 PM for the Independence Day flag-hoisting ceremony at Golconda Fort in Hyderabad. The road from…
The Story in Brief
Traffic restrictions and diversions will be in place on Saturday, August 15, from 6 AM to 12 PM for the Independence Day flag-hoisting ceremony at Golconda Fort in Hyderabad. The road from Ramadevguda to the fort will be closed for general traffic.
Siasat.com reports that pass holders have designated routes and parking lots based on their pass colour: Gold, Cream, Blue, Green, Red, or Black. General public vehicles can park at Seven Tombs, Deccan Park, or the football ground near Golconda Law and Order Police Station. The Hyderabad Traffic Police has asked motorists to use alternative routes and follow its X page for live updates.
The Indian Opinion
The elaborate traffic plan for a single flag-hoisting ceremony shows how Hyderabad has grown without corresponding road capacity. Citizens accept the inconvenience on Independence Day, but the same festive spirit vanishes when everyday bottlenecks are ignored. The real test is whether the traffic police apply the same meticulous planning to peak-hour congestion at the same junctions, or if this is just a one-day show.
Source: siasat.com
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