The Hyderabad Traffic Police have issued an advisory announcing road closures and diversions between 4.30 a.m. and 9 a.m. on Sunday (August 24), in view of the Hyderabad Runners Marathon.
The run will start from People’s Plaza on Necklace Road and conclude at the G.M.C. Balayogi Stadium, Gachibowli, passing through Tank Bund, Punjagutta flyover, KBR Park, Jubilee Hills Check Post, Road No. 45 and the Durgam Cheruvu cable bridge.
Traffic restrictions will be enforced along the marathon route, with diversions planned at major junctions: Punjagutta, Raj Bhavan Road, Liberty, Children’s Park, Kavadiguda, Telugu Thalli, Greenlands and Jubilee Hills. Vehicles heading towards Necklace Rotary, Tank Bund, Banjara Hills and Jubilee Hills will be redirected through alternative stretches such as D.K. Road, Ameerpet, Srinagar Colony, Kamalapuri Colony, Venkatagiri and Road nos. 10 and 12, depending on the progress of the run.
Police have appealed to citizens to avoid these roads during the restricted hours and plan alternative routes. Motorists in emergencies may seek assistance through the traffic helpline 9010203626.
Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) D. Joel Davis asked commuters to extend cooperation, and media outlets to ensure wide publicity of the advisory in the interest of public safety.
Published – August 22, 2025 07:44 pm IST
