Hyderabad: Heavy traffic congestion persisted across highways, major junctions and roads near transport hubs in Hyderabad as families began travelling to their hometowns ahead of Dasara.The festive rush slowed traffic on several routes, particularly the Hyderabad–Vijayawada highway, where vehicles were lined up for kilometres near Choutuppal and the Pantangi toll plaza.Long queues were reported on the stretch between Choutuppal and Dharmojigudem, with ongoing flyover, underpass and service-road works adding to the delays. To ease congestion, police diverted vehicles through Lakkaram, Valigonda and Chityala.Traffic also built up on the Hyderabad–Warangal, Hyderabad–Karimnagar and Hyderabad–Kurnool highways, with long queues reported at the Gudur, Korlapahad, Duddeda and Renikunta toll plazas. Road works near Balanagar further slowed vehicles heading towards Jadcherla.Within the city, heavy commuter movement was reported around the Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station (MGBS). Metro stations at MGBS, Secunderabad and Mettuguda also witnessed a surge in passengers, adding pressure on surrounding roads. With buses and trains carrying large numbers of festival-bound travellers, congestion continued around major junctions and transport hubs throughout the day.
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