Numaish Parking Woes Disrupt Karachi Bakery Lane Residents

Numaish parking issues disrupt Karachi Bakery Lane, Residents request traffic police appointment

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Neelima Eaty 20 Jan 2025 10:11 PM

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Residents of Karachi Bakery Lane in Hyderabad are experiencing severe parking and traffic congestion due to the annual Numaish Exhibition in Nampally. The 46-day event has led to an increase in vehicles in the area, making it difficult for residents to access their homes. The situation is further aggravated by a local business, "Ram ki Bandi," which operates from 3 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily, completely blocking the lane during that time. Residents have requested the authorities to appoint a traffic police officer to manage parking and reduce congestion. Hyderabad Traffic volunteers have assured residents they will address the issue. While the exhibition organizers have taken steps to improve connectivity for visitors, local authorities are working to manage traffic and ensure safety for both residents and visitors.

Hyderabad: Residents of Karachi Bakery Lane, MJ Market, are facing severe parking and traffic congestion due to the ongoing Numaish Exhibition in Nampally. The exhibition, which runs annually for 46 days, has caused a rise in vehicle congestion in the area. However, the issues are not solely attributed to the event.

Speaking with the Hyderabad Mail, Aamer Salahuddin, a resident of Karachi Bakery Lane, expressed his concern, stating, “It has become almost impossible to get in or out of the lane due to the parked vehicles. On weekends, the situation is even worse. Even on a Monday, when the crowd is less, there are still a lot of vehicles blocking the way.”

Salahuddin also pointed out the additional challenge posed by the operation of “Ram ki Bandi,” a local business that operates from 3 a.m. to 1 p.m. every day. He mentioned that during this time, the lane is completely blocked, making it impossible for residents to leave, even in case of an emergency. “The ambulance wouldn’t be able to get through if needed,” he added.

The residents have now formally requested the authorities to appoint a traffic police officer to manage the parking and help reduce the traffic congestion. “We urge the authorities to appoint a traffic cop to stop the reckless parking in the lane,” Salahuddin added, highlighting the daily struggle residents face in accessing their homes.

In response to the situation, Hyderabad Traffic volunteers have assured residents that they will look into the matter. The Numaish Exhibition, which began on January 3, 2025, has brought increased foot traffic to the area, but residents believe that a more organized approach to managing parking and traffic is needed.

The exhibition organizers have also taken steps to address previous connectivity issues by installing a multi-service provider tower, ensuring smoother digital transactions for visitors and traders.

Local authorities, including police, are coordinating efforts to manage traffic and ensure the safety of both residents and visitors as the exhibition continues.