Hyderabad, April 26 --  The Uppal Ring Road has been closed to traffic following the start of flyover construction in the area, with officials putting alternate routes in place for commuters, bus passengers and heavy vehicle operators.

Buses that previously stopped at the Uppal Ring Road bus stand on their way to Hanamkonda will now pull up at a makeshift stop near Nallacheruvu, set up specifically to manage the disruption.

Commuters from the Boduppal side have been asked to head to Nagole by cutting through Bhagayat Layout from the Asian Theatre junction.

Trucks and other heavy vehicles going from Secunderabad to Warangal will have to swing through Nacharam from Habsiguda, make their way to Chengicherla, and pick up the national ...