Hyderabad’s Tarnaka junction reopened on trial basis, sees low traffic flow on Good Friday

Barricadas that block the cross under the high step of Tarnaka in Hyderabad. File | Photo credit: Ramakrishna G

The first day of the reopening of the union under the high step of Tarnaka saw a relatively low traffic and a soft giving in the turns in a key, due to the holidays on Good Friday. The crossing, closed for almost a decade, launched was open to travelers at a trial base on Friday (April 18, 2025) to evaluate its impact on the vehicular movement.

Traffic officials parked in Tarnaka Junction said the real test will begin since Monday when regular traffic of working days resumes. “The traffic volume has been minimal since it is a holiday. We will have a better idea of ​​traffic flow and bottlenecks only after the work week,” said Nallakunta Traffic Police officer.

Vehicles of the University of Osmania can now move towards Lalapet and turn right to Habsiguda. Similarly, Lalapet’s traffic can proceed directly to university and take a mettuguda right turn.

The officials observed a slight congestion near the U -rotating points, particularly around the Huda and Iriset complex. “U turns are carrying some decelerations, but it is an administration management for now. We will observe the situation and adjust the traffic flow if necessary,” added a traffic agent.

Traffic agreements will remain in force until May 2 as part of a test test to evaluate the viability of reopening the union permanently. Travelers have been urged to follow the signage, adhere to the directives and cooperation with traffic staff during the period. “Department on the congestion level observed the duration of the trial, there is the possibility that the union can be closed again,” said an officer.