Sankranti Rush: Hyderabad-Vijayawada Highway Gridlocked for 6 KM

• Massive 6 km traffic jam on Hyderabad-Vijayawada NH-65 from Pedda Kaperthi to Veliminedu due to Sankranti festival travel.
• Narrow road, high vehicle volume, and ongoing flyover construction near Pedda Kaperthi are major causes of congestion.
• Despite FASTag facility at Pantangi Toll Plaza, the sheer number of vehicles makes the jam unavoidable.
• Congestion expected to continue until January 13 due to Bhogi, Makar Sankranti, and Kanuma festivals.
• Police are managing traffic, preventing roadside parking, and deploying emergency medical teams along the highway.

Why It Matters: Sankranti travel causes severe traffic on Hyderabad-Vijayawada Highway; drivers advised patience and caution.