Hyderabad: Minister for Roads and Buildings Komatireddy Venkat Reddy on Saturday said the Telangana government had put in place strong traffic measures. These are to ensure congestion-free highways for Sankranthi commuters leaving Hyderabad.
Addressing the media at the Ministers Quarters, he said the administration had taken direct steps to prevent traffic bottlenecks. These occur at toll plazas and on national highways across the state. This year, officials expect nearly 12 lakh vehicles to travel from the capital to rural areas. In comparison, there were 9 lakh during the same period last year.
To ease the surge, the government asked officials to waive toll fees if traffic builds up heavily at any gate. He said the Pantangi toll gate, known for heavy congestion, would remain open to facilitate uninterrupted travel.
The Minister also confirmed that the police had been instructed to manage security along key stretches. In addition, ambulances will be stationed every 20 kilometers along the national highway to assist in emergencies. He said crane services had been arranged to move stalled vehicles swiftly.
Komatireddy also announced that the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for a new Greenfield Highway between Future City and Bandar was complete. The government has already begun the tendering process.
To support travellers, a toll-free helpline is now active. He added that the government would monitor and manage the situation up to the Telangana border throughout the holiday period.