Sat May 17 11:42:46 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

In anticipation of the Miss World 2025 contestants’ visit to the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Telangana State Secretariat and a carnival on Upper Tank Bund on Sunday, May 18, 2025, the Hyderabad Traffic Police have issued a traffic advisory. Diversions will be in place from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. near the Secretariat, Liberty, Sailing Club junction, and DBR Mills. Motorists are advised to expect congestion at key junctions and utilize designated parking areas at NTR Stadium and specific roadside sections. The police will post updates on their social media channels, and a traffic helpline is available for assistance.

**News Article:**

**Hyderabad Traffic Alert: Diversions Planned for Miss World Visit and Carnival**

**Hyderabad, May 17, 2025** – Motorists in Hyderabad should expect significant traffic disruptions on Sunday, May 18, 2025, due to planned events surrounding the visit of Miss World 2025 contestants to the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Telangana State Secretariat and a coinciding carnival on Upper Tank Bund. The Hyderabad Traffic Police have announced a traffic advisory with diversions in effect from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Traffic will be rerouted around the Secretariat junction, Liberty, Sailing Club junction, and DBR Mills area. Specifically, traffic from the Secretariat heading towards Upper Tank Bund will be diverted towards Liberty, while vehicles from Liberty towards Upper Tank Bund will be rerouted towards Telugu Thalli statue. Similar diversions will affect traffic approaching Upper Tank Bund from Karbala Maidan and DBR Mills.

Police are warning of potential congestion at key intersections, including Ambedkar Statue, Sailing Club, DBR Mills, Secretariat, Iqbal Minar, VV Statue, Liberty, and Indira Gandhi Rotary.

Designated parking areas have been set up at the NTR Stadium and on one side of the road between Old Ambedkar and Lepakshi, Sailing Club to Children’s Park, and Buddha Bhavan to PV Marg to accommodate event attendees.

The traffic diversions will be lifted following the conclusion of the events. The public is encouraged to follow the Hyderabad Traffic Police’s social media accounts (@Hyderabad Traffic Police on Facebook and @HYDTP on Twitter) for real-time updates and information. A traffic helpline is also available at 9010203626 for emergency assistance.

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