Vijayawada: Heavy vehicular traffic continued unabated on Sunday along National Highway 65 in the Ibrahimpatnam area near Vijayawada, following large-scale return journeys to Hyderabad after the festive holidays. With 1,000s of vehicles heading towards Hyderabad and other destinations, traffic congestion persisted for the second consecutive day, posing a major challenge for commuters and enforcement agencies alike.
Keeping the situation in mind, the NTR district Traffic police, in close coordination with the law and order police, implemented comprehensive traffic management measures to ensure smooth movement. Despite the heavy inflow of vehicles and peak-hour pressure, police personnel were deployed at critical junctions and diversion points to prevent bottlenecks and regulate traffic effectively.
The police issued an advisory urging heavy vehicle drivers to plan their travel through Vijayawada during non-peak hours to reduce congestion. Motorists travelling towards Hyderabad were advised to strictly observe speed limits, follow traffic police instructions, and extend full cooperation to personnel on duty. Officials emphasised that safe and smooth journeys are possible only with public cooperation.
Vijayawada Traffic deputy commissioner of police Shaikh Shereen Begum personally supervised the traffic operations. Advanced measures such as real-time traffic data analysis through the ASTraM application, live estimation using drones, and continuous ground-level monitoring were employed. As a result, traffic congestion on the Hyderabad side was effectively avoided despite the heavy rush on Saturday and Sunday.
NTR district police commissioner SV Rajasekhara Babu appreciated the Vijayawada Traffic police for their uninterrupted and efficient traffic management under challenging conditions. The traffic police also expressed gratitude to motorists who cooperated with them, contributing to orderly movement during the high-traffic period.
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