Traffic advisory issued ahead of 15th NMDC Hyderabad Marathon
Hyderabad — The Cyberabad Traffic Police on Friday issued a fresh advisory asking commuters and candidates appearing for the NEET‑PG entrance examination to avoid specific stretches that will be affected by the 15th NMDC Hyderabad Marathon scheduled for Sunday, August 30. The police said the event will run from 5 am to 11.30 am across several arterial roads in the Cyberabad jurisdiction.
The advisory, issued by the Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Cyberabad, lists the main marathon route and a separate 10 km run that begins from Hitex in Madhapur. Both events converge near the IKEA underpass and lead towards the finish at Gachibowli Stadium via the University of Hyderabad’s Gate No. 2, the police noted.
- Main marathon route will pass Cable Bridge, ITC Kohinoor, My Home Abhra, the IKEA (Mindspace) rotary, Nanakramguda‑Biodiversity Junction, Gachibowli flyover, Indira Nagar and IIIT Junction before concluding at Gachibowli Stadium.
- 10 km run will start from Hitex, Madhapur and move through the NAC main gate, Khanamet Junction, Metal Charminar Junction, Tech Mahindra, Lemon Tree Hotel and Raidurg Metro Station to join the main route via the IKEA underpass.
The police highlighted two stretches that NEET‑PG candidates should specifically avoid while travelling to their examination centres:
- Cable Bridge → ITC Kohinoor → My Home Abhra → IKEA (Mindspace) rotary → NCB Junction → Gachibowli flyover → Indira Nagar → IIIT Junction → Gachibowli Stadium (HCU Gate No.2)
- NAC Main Gate → Metal Charminar → Tech Mahindra → Lemon Tree Hotel → Raidurg Metro Station → IKEA underpass
“Cyberabad Traffic Police wishes all NEET‑PG entrance examination candidates the best of luck as they prepare for and appear in the examination. Stay calm, confident and give your best,”
The advisory urged candidates and other commuters to plan journeys well in advance and take alternative routes to avoid congestion and ensure timely arrival at examination centres. It also asked motorists to follow directions of traffic personnel deployed along the route.
Local impact and practical alternatives
The marathon corridor covers major IT and residential hubs including the Mindspace‑Gachibowli‑Raidurg belt — a zone that sees heavy weekday traffic due to office commutes and metro connectivity. With the NEET‑PG exam taking place the same morning, candidates travelling from western and northern suburbs to centres in Cyberabad and near the University of Hyderabad are likely to face delays if they take the affected corridors during the race window.
Commuters and candidates are advised to consider the following practical steps:
- Leave substantially earlier than usual when travelling to exam centres or workplaces within Cyberabad limits.
- Use peripheral roads and avoid the IKEA‑Mindspace‑Gachibowli axis between 5 am and 11.30 am where possible.
- Follow live traffic updates from Cyberabad Traffic Police and local navigation apps for dynamic re‑routing.
Officials did not provide specific details on temporary parking restrictions or last‑mile shuttle services for the marathon, beyond normal measures associated with large sporting events. Police in the area routinely deploy personnel and barricades to manage runners and vehicular traffic during such events.
| Event | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| 15th NMDC Hyderabad Marathon | 5:00 am | 11:30 am |
| 10 km run (from Hitex) | Separate start (Hitex, Madhapur) | Joins main route via IKEA underpass |
With Hyderabad’s expanding IT corridor and frequent large‑scale public events, coordination between traffic authorities and event organisers remains crucial to minimise disruption. The Cyberabad advisory underscores the need for candidates appearing in high‑stakes tests such as NEET‑PG to factor in civic events when planning travel on exam days.
Traffic police said they would monitor the situation and provide traffic updates; residents were asked to cooperate with enforcement personnel and plan alternative routes well ahead of the scheduled timings.
