Rachakonda cops issue traffic advisory amid congestion on Hyderabad-Vijayawada Highway
Hyderabad: As the Sankranti festival approaches, heavy traffic congestion has been reported on the Hyderabad-Vijayawada National Highway, with thousands of vehicles heading to their hometowns. The traffic situation has worsened near the Panthangi Toll Plaza, where vehicles have been backed up for several kilometers.
On January 10, authorities at the Panthangi toll plaza reported that around 55,000 vehicles had passed through in a single day. With the long weekend coinciding with school holidays and the festival, the city's roads have seen an influx of commuters.
The Rachakonda Police have issued a traffic advisory in response to the jams. Motorists traveling toward Andhra Pradesh are advised to avoid the route from Pedda Amberpet (EXIT-11) to Chityala via Choutuppal due to heavy traffic. Alternative routes include:
• Ghatkesar (EXIT-9) to Chityala via Bhuvanagiri, Valigonda, and Ramannapeta.
• The Bangalore (EXIT-121) gate to Guntur via Ibrahimpatnam, Mall, and Devarakonda.
సంక్రాంతికి ఆంధ్ర వైపుకు వెళ్లే వాహనదారులకు రాచకొండ పోలీస్ వారి విజ్ఞప్తి
పెద్ద అంబర్పేట్ (EXIT-11) నుండి చౌటుప్పల్ మీదుగా చిట్యాల వరకు సంక్రాంతి పండగ వల్ల వాహనాల రద్దీ ఎక్కువగా ఉండడం మూలాన వేరే మార్గాలు సూచించడం అయినది.
🚦ఘట్కేసర్ (EXIT-9] నుండి భువనగిరి - వలిగొండ- రామన్నపేట… pic.twitter.com/Jtaxiu9fvG
— Rachakonda Police (@RachakondaCop) January 11, 2025
Shamshabad Airport officials have also issued a travel advisory, anticipating a surge in passenger traffic. They recommend arriving 2 hours early for domestic flights and 3 hours early for international departures. Travelers are advised to use DigiYatra for a smoother, contactless experience.
School Holidays Begin from January 13
In addition to the traffic disruptions, many students and parents are preparing for the upcoming school holidays. Schools in Hyderabad and across Telangana will be closed for the Sankranti festival from January 13 to 17, 2025, with institutions reopening on January 18. The extended vacation includes January 11, a second Saturday, and January 12, Sunday.
However, students may not have a chance to fully enjoy their break, as formative assessment exams are scheduled to begin shortly after the holidays.
The Sankranti festival is expected to bring further challenges to the region's transportation infrastructure, as families travel to celebrate the occasion.
𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢 𝐄𝐱𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐬: 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐲𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐝-𝐕𝐢𝐣𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐝𝐚 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐰𝐚𝐲
In anticipation of the Sankranti festival, urban dwellers are journeying to their native villages, leading to significant traffic congestion on the… pic.twitter.com/sa1KhC3Sh8
— Hyderabad Mail (@Hyderabad_Mail) January 11, 2025
