Hyderabad commuters should prepare for traffic diversions on Monday, November 2, as the city hosts a BJP padayatra from BJR Statue to MJ Market in connection with Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s visit.
According to the Hyderabad Traffic Police advisory, traffic restrictions are likely between 1 PM and 7 PM across several parts of central Hyderabad. Commuters travelling through Basheerbagh, Liberty, Nampally, Abids, MJ Market, Afzalgunj and surrounding areas may experience delays.
The police have advised motorists to avoid the affected junctions wherever possible and plan their journeys in advance. RTC buses will also operate on diverted routes during the programme.
Here is the complete list of affected areas, traffic diversions and alternative travel instructions.
Hyderabad Traffic Restrictions: Timings and Padayatra Route
The traffic restrictions are scheduled for:
- Date: Monday, November 2, 2026
- Timing: 1 PM to 7 PM
- Programme: BJP padayatra
- Route: BJR Statue to MJ Market
- Affected areas: Basheerbagh, Liberty, Nampally, Abids, Afzalgunj and surrounding localities
The traffic police said restrictions would be implemented on a need basis to regulate vehicle movement and facilitate the programme.
12 Major Junctions to Avoid in Hyderabad Today
Motorists are advised to avoid the following junctions between 1 PM and 7 PM wherever possible:
- Liberty Junction
- Ravindra Bharathi
- Hyderabad Traffic Police Junction
- AR Petrol Pump Junction
- Basheerbagh Junction
- BJR Statue Circle
- SBI Gunfoundry
- General Post Office (GPO)
- Nampally T-Junction
- Taj Island
- MJ Market
- Afzalgunj and Jambagh area
Traffic movement around Chappel Road, King Koti, Boggulakunta, Bata Junction, Sujatha School and Stanley College may also be affected.
Full List of Roads and Routes Likely to Be Affected
The traffic advisory identifies several important stretches where vehicle movement may be regulated or diverted.
These include:
- PTI to Ravindra Bharathi via Ayodhya Junction and Lakdikapul
- Karbala Junction to Ravindra Bharathi
- Katta Maisamma to Chikkadpally
- Narayanguda to Liberty
- Cemetery Junction to Hyderabad Traffic Police Headquarters
- Basheerbagh to Bank Street
- Ram Koti to Taj Mahal Hotel Junction
- Ramkote to Bata Junction
- Old Ambedkar Statue to DMHS
- Chaderghat to MJ Market
- Afzalgunj to MJ Market
- Bhoolaxmi Temple to MJ Market
- Boyiguda Khaman to Malakunta
- MJ Market to Ravindra Bharathi
- Gokulnagar to Nampally X Roads
- Rasoolpura to Ranigunj
- Panjagutta to Secretariat via NIMS, Erramanzil, Khairatabad and NTR Marg
Commuters using these roads should allow additional travel time and follow instructions from traffic personnel.
Traffic Diversions: Which Routes Should Motorists Take?
The Hyderabad Traffic Police have announced the following diversions:
1. AR Petrol Pump to BJR Statue
Vehicles approaching BJR Statue from AR Petrol Pump will be diverted towards Nampally Railway Station and Ravindra Bharathi.
2. Jambagh and Afzalgunj to GPO
Vehicles approaching GPO Junction from Jambagh and Afzalgunj will be diverted at MJ Market towards Taj Island.
3. Taj Island towards Bank Street
Traffic travelling from Taj Island towards Old ABC Lane, Yousuf and Company and Troop Bazaar will be diverted at MJ Market towards Afzalgunj.
4. Old Ambedkar Statue to BJR Statue
Vehicles approaching BJR Statue from Old Ambedkar Statue will be diverted at Liberty towards Himayatnagar.
5. Himayatnagar towards BJR Statue
Traffic from Himayatnagar will be diverted at Liberty towards Old Ambedkar Statue and Tank Bund.
6. Rajareddy Marg and Old MLA Quarters
Vehicles approaching BJR Statue from these areas will be diverted at Basheerbagh Junction towards the Hyderabad Traffic Police Complex.
7. Chapel Road and SBI Road
Vehicles travelling from AR Petrol Pump and Nampally towards Chapel Road, Sujatha School Junction and SBI Road will be diverted towards Nampally and AR Petrol Pump at Chapel Road T-Junction.
8. King Koti towards Abids
Vehicles travelling from King Koti Junction towards Taj Mahal Hotel Junction will be diverted towards Basheerbagh and Boggulakunta. Traffic will not be permitted towards Bata T-Junction and Abids from Boggulakunta.
9. MJ Market and GPO
Vehicles travelling from MJ Market towards GPO and Nampally Station Road will be diverted towards Nampally. Traffic from GPO towards MJ Market will not be permitted.
RTC Bus Services Also to Be Diverted
The traffic restrictions will affect Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) bus services operating through the central city.
According to the advisory:
- Buses travelling from Ravindra Bharathi towards BJR Statue will be diverted at AR Petrol Pump towards Nampally Railway Station.
- Buses travelling from MJ Market towards GPO will be diverted towards Taj Island.
- Buses coming from Upper Tank Bund and Old Ambedkar Statue towards Liberty will be diverted through Telugu Thalli Junction, Iqbal Minar and Ravindra Bharathi.
- District buses heading towards Ranigunj and Upper Tank Bund will be diverted at CTO Junction towards Rasoolpura and Begumpet.
Passengers should check with TGSRTC for any additional service changes before starting their journeys.
Travelling to Nampally or Kachiguda Railway Stations? Read This
The traffic police have specifically advised passengers travelling to Nampally Railway Station, Kachiguda Railway Station and the airport to start early.
People picking up children from schools in the affected areas should also plan their journeys in advance.
Traffic congestion may increase around the procession route, particularly during the afternoon and evening hours.
Commuters should follow traffic police instructions and use alternative roads wherever possible.
Hyderabad Traffic Police Emergency Contact Number
For assistance during the traffic restrictions, commuters can contact the Hyderabad Traffic Police at:
9010203626
The number can be used for traffic-related assistance and vehicle emergencies during the programme.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are traffic restrictions being imposed in Hyderabad on November 2?
Traffic restrictions are being planned because of a BJP padayatra from BJR Statue to MJ Market in connection with Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s visit to Hyderabad.
What are the traffic restriction timings?
The restrictions are scheduled between 1 PM and 7 PM on November 2, 2026. Diversions will be implemented on a need basis.
Which Hyderabad areas should commuters avoid?
Basheerbagh, Liberty, Ravindra Bharathi, BJR Statue, Nampally, MJ Market, Abids, Afzalgunj, Jambagh and nearby junctions are among the affected areas.
Will RTC buses be diverted?
Yes. TGSRTC buses travelling through Ravindra Bharathi, MJ Market, Upper Tank Bund and surrounding areas will operate on alternative routes.
What is the Hyderabad Traffic Police helpline number?
Commuters can contact 9010203626 for traffic-related assistance during the restrictions.
Final Update
Hyderabad residents travelling through central parts of the city on November 2 should plan their journeys carefully. The BJP padayatra from BJR Statue to MJ Market is expected to affect traffic movement between 1 PM and 7 PM, with diversions around several major junctions.
Passengers travelling to railway stations and the airport should leave early, while motorists are advised to avoid the procession route and follow the latest instructions from Hyderabad Traffic Police.
This report is based on the traffic advisory published on November 1, 2026. Traffic restrictions may change depending on the movement of the programme and instructions from the police.
