Traffic Management for Annual Fish Prasadam at Nampally
The annual fish prasadam event in Nampally, Hyderabad, is expected to cause significant traffic congestion over two days. Traffic diversions and specific parking arrangements have been made to ensure smooth movement for visitors during this important religious festival.
Highlights
- •Traffic will be diverted from June 8th through June 9th, 2023, around Exhibition Grounds, Nampally.
- •Parking areas are strictly regulated, with designated spots for VIPs and regular visitors.
- •VIP lanes and specific entrance routes have been set to manage the large number of participants efficiently.
- •General traffic will be rerouted to avoid congestion near the event venue.
Hyderabad residents and visitors are advised to prepare for traffic diversions during the annual fish prasadam distribution programme set in Nampally's Exhibition Grounds from June 8th through May 9th, 2023. Traffic congestion is anticipated due to high footfall and vehicle movements.
Four-wheelers arriving via Nampally will be directed to park at Gruha Kalpa, Gagan Vihar, or Chandra Vihar. From there, attendees must walk through a controlled pedestrian path to enter Gate No. 2 of the Exhibition Grounds. Those using buses and vans from Moazzamjahi Market should disembark at Gandhi Bhavan bus stop; visitors parking in Nampally must alight at Gruha Kalpa.
For VIP pass holders, the route is different: individuals arriving from Moazzamjahi Market will access the event via Gandhi Bhavan and Adab Hotel Lane before proceeding to Gate No. 1 or the CWC gate. Nampally-based VIPs should take a U-turn at Gandhi Bhavan and follow the same entry path.
Parking Arrangements
Two-wheelers from Moazzamjahi Market can be parked at the Manoranjan Complex, while those arriving from Nampally must park beside Shezan Hotel. Autorickshaw passengers will drop off in front of Shezan Hotel.Government vehicles, buses, and vans may park only in designated CWC areas. Fish-laden HMWS&SB and fisheries department water tankers are permitted to use Gate No. 3, while supplies from voluntary organizations with valid passes will also be entered through the same gateway.
Traffic Diversions
General traffic approaching from Moazzamjahi Market towards Nampally should take detours via Darusalam or Ek Minar. Vehicles coming from Begum Bazaar Chatri must avoid congestion by using other routes, and heavy vehicles and private travel buses are directed to avoid Moazzamjahi Market – instead, they'll bypass through GPO and the AR Petrol Pump.No traffic will be allowed between Moazzamjahi Market and Taj Island in either direction during this event period. Visitors are advised to plan their journey well in advance given these altered routes and parking options provided by the_traffic_authorities.
