Kukatpally Bharat Nagar residents seek action on traffic and road access
HYDERABAD: Residents of Bharat Nagar Colony in Kukatpally have faced traffic chaos, blocked roads, and civic problems for years. They brought their complaints to Telangana State Minister Jupally Krishna Rao by submitting a formal petition at Gandhi Bhavan in Hyderabad.
Residents are especially upset about a No U-Turn sign on the colony’s main road on the left side. Unlike most places in the city, a turn should be allowed here. The sign forces drivers to take long detours, worsening traffic jams and adding daily stress for thousands of commuters.
According to P. Nagi Reddy, President of the Bharat Nagar Colony Welfare Association, the problem is even more frustrating because they have appealed to traffic police, GHMC, and the Cyberabad Municipal Commissioner, but no one has fixed the issue. Instead, authorities blame each other and avoid responsibility.
Additionally, the road’s one-way system makes things worse. Drivers coming from the opposite direction must use the left side road to enter Bharat Nagar, but traffic authorities are blocking this option too. Residents say traffic police let children act as unofficial guides, making the situation unsafe and absurd.
The problems go beyond the traffic sign. For example, commercial complexes built without planning now block main access roads. Residents warn that ambulances and fire trucks cannot enter the colony during emergencies, putting public safety at risk.
Dr. Nagi Reddy says residents have faced these problems for years. The lack of good roads, basic infrastructure, and clear entry points makes life in the colony difficult and dangerous.
Minister Jupally Krishna Rao heard the residents’ concerns. In response, he promised to discuss the issue with traffic police and GHMC officials and said he would follow up to make sure action is taken. Colony representatives hope the Minister’s involvement will finally solve the issues. They want the government to remove the misplaced “No U-Turn” sign, clear access roads blocked by illegal construction, and create a long-term traffic plan. Residents say fixing these problems will directly improve quality of life in the colony.
Dr. P. Nagi Reddy, President of the Bharat Nagar Colony Welfare Association, led the delegation. Committee members Venkatesh Yadav, Nageshwar Rao Babu, Naresh Kumar, Madhukar, Venkatesh, and Bikshapathi Goud joined him.
