Saralnama
The Hyderabad Traffic Police announced traffic diversions in Dhoolpet from August 23 to 27 to manage the sale, purchase, and transportation of Ganesh idols. General traffic will be prohibited between Bhoiguda Kaman and Gandhi Statue during this period. Vehicles carrying Ganesh idols must enter from Gandhi Statue and Puranapul and exit via Bhoiguda Kaman crossroads. Traffic from Gandhi Statue and Puranapul towards Mangalhat will be diverted through Takkarwadi T-Junction, Jinsi Chowrahi, and Ghode-ki-Khabar. Vehicles from Seetarambagh heading to Mangalhat or Puranapul will be diverted at Bhoiguda Kaman crossroads towards Karwan Road via Gandhi Statue or through Aghapura, Dharusalam, and MJ Bridge. Vehicles from Darussalam to Puranapul via Mangalhat will use alternate routes including Aghapura, Ghode-ki-Khabar, and Jummerat Bazaar. Heavy vehicles transporting idols must park at Jummerat Bazaar ground or 100 Feet Road, Puranapul, and will be allowed to move only after 10 pm. In case of rain, parking will be arranged along MJ Bridge road towards Jummerat Bazaar. Police have requested public cooperation to ensure smooth traffic flow. (Updated 23 Aug 2025, 04:52 IST; source: link)