Hyderabad's KBR Park road becomes one-way loop to ease traffic amid construction
The Kasu Brahmananda Reddy (KBR) National Park in Hyderabad witnessed a significant traffic reorganisation on Tuesday (August 18, 2026), as the city traffic police implemented a one-way vehicular movement system on the six-lane road encircling the park. The change, effective from 6 a.m., is aimed at managing traffic disruptions caused by ongoing H-CITI construction works in the area.
Under the new arrangement, motorists travelling on Road No. 3 from Banjara Hills towards Jubilee Hills Checkpost are required to compulsorily take a left turn at the traffic signal near the park. This rule applies to all vehicles, including those that previously proceeded straight. Similarly, vehicles and school buses approaching from Yousufguda are now directed to take a roundabout route instead of a direct right turn at the signal.
The immediate effects were mixed. While the uninterrupted flow of traffic led to faster movement for most motorists, morning walkers and commuters with workplaces in the vicinity found it difficult to cross the road. Many drivers, unfamiliar with the new rule, stopped to seek clarification, leading to brief confusion and occasional heated exchanges. Police personnel stationed at key points worked to explain the changes and guide commuters through the new traffic pattern.
According to Srinivas Rao, a police official deployed near the Jubilee Hills Checkpost, around 200 personnel are on duty to assist motorists. 'Some people are stopping to ask for clarification; others already know about the change,' he said. The designated lane-switching points allow vehicles to exit the circular route at specific locations.
The one-way loop system was introduced as a traffic-management measure necessitated by the H-CITI construction works, which have reduced the available carriageway on certain stretches. As part of the plan, the U-turn near Filmnagar Junction and another U-turn point have been removed to streamline traffic flow. This has resulted in reduced travel time for some users but has also forced others to take longer detours.
Police officials have stated that personnel will be deployed round-the-clock at important locations to guide and assist commuters until the construction work is completed. Commuters are advised to plan their journeys accordingly and follow the new signage and instructions from traffic police to avoid inconvenience.
