Bengaluru Kambala: Traffic Restrictions, Airport Advisory Issued For This Weekend

This weekend in Bengaluru, the city is set to host the traditional Kambala, a buffalo race, drawing an expected crowd of over two lakh people to witness the spectacle. The event scheduled for November 25 and 26 at Palace Grounds might affect traffic flow in specific areas of the city.

In light of this, the Bengaluru Traffic Police has released traffic advisory urging commuters to steer clear of certain roads and consider alternative routes to avoid congestion.

For commuters heading to Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, authorities advise planning travel in advance to ensure ample time for arrival. Passengers are encouraged to stay updated with airline alerts and advisories.

The identified roads to avoid in Bengaluru on November 24, 25, and 26 include:

• Palace Road: From Mysore Bank Circle to Vasanthanagara Underpass.
• MV Jayaram Road: From BDA Junction Palace Road to Chakravarthi Layout, Vasanthanagara Underpass to Old Udaya TV Junction (both directions).
• Bellary Road: From Mekhri Circle to LRDE Junction.
• Cunningham Road: From Balekundri Junction to Le Meridien underpass.
• Millers Road: From Old Udaya TV Junction to LRDE Junction.
• Jayamahal Road: Jayamahal Road and surrounding areas of Bengaluru palace.

Additionally, parking restrictions apply on specific roads around Palace Grounds, including Palace Road. Furthermore, heavy goods vehicles will face diversions at five different points in the city on Saturday and Sunday, from 7 am to 12 pm and from 3 pm to 10 pm.

In conjunction with the "Kambala" race, organizers aim to bring the entire coastal Karnataka "culture" to the state capital during this event.