Bengaluru Traffic Alert: Whitefield Road Closed On December 14, New Routes Announced

The 17th edition of the Bengaluru Midnight Marathon is set to take place on the night of December 14-15. In preparation, the city's traffic police have issued an advisory for commuters to follow traffic restrictions to prevent congestion during the event.

Organized by Rotary Bengaluru IT Corridor, the marathon will be held at the Karnataka Trade Promotion Organisation (KTPO) in Whitefield. Participants from over 20 countries are expected, as reported by India Today.

Routes to Take and Avoid:

The advisory outlines that road closures will begin at 3:00 pm on December 14 and will be lifted by 5:00 am on December 15. Vehicular movement will be restricted on the left side of the road, extending from the Ginger Hotel Junction near Kundalahalli Metro Station to the ITPL Back Gate.

Traffic Diverts and Alternate Routes:

• Traffic heading to Vydehi and ITPL will be diverted at Ginger Hotel, where vehicles will be directed to turn right, move along the ITPL Back Gate, and then proceed to Big Bazaar. From Big Bazaar, drivers should take a left to Hoodi.
• For those traveling to Hope Farm, the route is via Shantiniketan, followed by a right turn and then proceeding to Channasandra or Hope Farm.
• BMTC buses and heavy vehicles traveling from Kundalahalli to Vydehi should continue straight at the Graphite India Junction, take a left at Sumadhura Nandana Apartments, and then proceed towards NetApp Junction. From there, heavy vehicles will be redirected to turn right toward ITPL and Hope Farm.

Traffic police will be stationed at key points to manage traffic and assist drivers. Commuters are advised to plan their journeys according to the traffic restrictions to avoid delays and congestion.