Bengaluru Traffic Alert: Shivajinagar Roads Closed for St Mary’s Basilica Feast

The Bengaluru City Traffic Police have announced traffic diversions and parking restrictions in view of the annual feast and chariot procession of St Mary's Basilica on Friday, August 29. The traffic measures will be in force from 3 pm to 9 pm across the Shivajinagar area to ensure smooth vehicular movement and public safety.

Key Road Closures

Jyoti Café, Broadway Road to Russell Market will remain closed.

Dharmaraja Temple Street towards Russell Market Taj Circle will be blocked.

From 2 pm onwards, vehicles including BMTC buses coming from BRV Junction on Cubbon Road and Balekundri Circle towards Shivajinagar bus stand will be halted.

Diversions for Buses and Two-Wheelers

BMTC buses from Anil Kumble Junction must turn left at BRV Junction and proceed via CTO - Queen's Circle - MG Road.

Two-wheelers can turn right at BRV Central Street and move via Safina Plaza towards Kamaraj Road.

They may also proceed via BRV Central Street towards VSN Road via Ramada Hotel.

Parking Restrictions in Shivajinagar

Parking will not be allowed in the following areas during the St Mary's Basilica feast and procession:

Russell Market

Broadway Road

Meenakshi Koil Street

Central Street

Shivajinagar Road

Cunningham Road (Balekundri Circle to Chandrika Hotel Junction)

Union Street

Infantry Road

Cubbon Road

Hospital Road

Lady Curzon Road

VSN Road

MG Road

Rear side of Ramada Hotel (old Congress office)

Alternative Parking Facility

Commuters are advised to use the Kamaraj Road parking lot, located opposite the Army School, Main Guard Cross, as an alternative arrangement.

Advisory from Traffic Police

The Bengaluru Traffic Police have urged commuters to plan travel in advance, avoid restricted areas, and cooperate with enforcement officers to ensure smooth movement during the St Mary's Basilica annual feast and chariot procession in Shivajinagar.