Bengaluru Traffic Advisory: Heavy Traffic Expected Near Palace Grounds; Police Advise Alternate Routes

Bengaluru traffic police on Friday issued an advisory and announced multiple diversions in view of the ICDS Golden Jubilee celebrations being held at Krishna Vihara (Gate No. 1) inside Palace Grounds. The event, organised by the Karnataka State Women and Child Development Department, is expected to see a massive turnout, including the Chief Minister, Union and State ministers, senior officials and nearly 40,000 attendees. Around 959 vehicles are also expected to arrive at the venue.

Authorities warned that heavy traffic congestion is likely around Palace Grounds, especially near Krishna Vihara Gate, Bellary Road, CV Raman Road and Jayamahal Road. The advisory will remain in effect from 7 am to 4 pm.

According to the police, vehicles travelling towards Kempegowda International Airport will be diverted through Old High Grounds Junction, Kalpana Junction, Old Udaya TV Junction, Cantonment Railway Station, Tannery Road and Nagawara. Commuters coming from the airport towards the city will have to turn left at Hebbal and right at Nagavara Junction to reach the city via Bamboo Bazaar and Queen's Road. Another permitted route is via Hebbal Ring Road, Kuvempu Circle and Goragunte Palya Junction before entering through Dr. Rajkumar Road.

Traffic heading towards the airport from Yeshwanthpur must take a right turn at BEL Circle, move through Mathikere Road and join the Ring Road before proceeding towards the airport. Vehicles coming from Yeshwanthpur towards the city have been instructed to use Dr. Rajkumar Road.

Heavy vehicle movement has been restricted on multiple routes. Trucks and goods vehicles coming from Hebbal will not be allowed towards Ballari Road and will be rerouted to the Outer Ring Road. Vehicles from High Grounds will be diverted towards Kalpana Junction, Old Udaya TV Junction, Cantonment Railway Station, Tannery Road and Nagawara. Heavy vehicles from Yeshwanthpur will not be permitted on CV Raman Road.

Parking has been prohibited on Palace Road, Nandidurga Road, Ballari Road, CV Raman Road, Jayamahal Road and Guttahalli Road for the duration of the event. The city police have requested motorists to cooperate and follow the diversions to avoid delays.