Bakrid traffic diversions announced for Hyderabad’s western corridor
HYDERABAD: Hyderabad Traffic Police has announced traffic diversions and alternative routes in view of Bakrid Festival-2026 and increased sale of goats and sheep on May 27 and 28. Traffic congestion is expected on the Tolichowki-Nanal Nagar-Rethibowli stretch on both sides of the road and on the Rethibowli-Attapur route.
The diversions will be in force from 17.00 IST to 04.00 IST to ensure smooth movement of vehicles in the affected areas.
According to the advisory, traffic moving from Raidurgam and Gachibowli towards Mehdipatnam will be diverted through Film Nagar Road near Shaikpet underpass and Brindavan Colony Road after the Shaikpet flyover ramp.
Vehicles travelling from Lakdikapul towards Raidurgam and Gachibowli have been advised to take a right turn at Masab Tank junction and proceed via Banjara Hills. Traffic from Mehdipatnam towards Raidurgam and Gachibowli will be diverted at Nanal Nagar towards Langer Houz and Narsingi Road.
Traffic coming from Masab Tank towards Attapur has been advised to use the PV Narasimha Rao Expressway route near pillar numbers 2 and 3 via Meraj Cafe and Gudimalkapur.
The police also advised private travel buses to avoid the Mehdipatnam-Tolichowki route during night hours and use the Outer Ring Road instead.
🚦Traffic Advisory | Bakrid Festival-2026
Due to Bakrid Festival and sale of goats/sheep on 27 & 28.05.2026, heavy traffic congestion is expected from ⏰ 5 PM to 4 AM at Tolichowki–Nanal Nagar–Rethibowli stretch and Rethibowli–Attapur road.
Traffic diversions &… pic.twitter.com/SD7PjZSQOn
— Hyderabad Traffic Police (@HYDTP) May 27, 2026
Hyderabad Traffic Police appealed to commuters to follow traffic updates on its social media platforms and contact the traffic helpline at 9010203626 in case of emergencies during travel. Citizens were also urged to cooperate with traffic personnel and use alternate routes to avoid delays.
