Krishna Janmashtami 2024: Bengaluru Traffic Advisory - Know Road Closures, Diversions

The Bengaluru Traffic Police Department has issued a new advisory ahead of the Krishna Janmashtami festival, scheduled for Monday, August 26.

This advisory, detailed in a circular dated Saturday, outlines specific road restrictions and alternative routes to mitigate traffic congestion during the festivities.

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The guidelines will be in effect from Monday, August 26, at 8:00 AM until Tuesday, August 27, at 6:00 AM.

Signed by IPS officer Kuldeep Kumar R. Jain, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) for Traffic in the East Division of Bengaluru city, the advisory states, "In view of Krishna Janmashtami Festival on Devasandra main road Sri Venugopala Swamy Temple, under K R Pura Traffic Police Station limits, following traffic arrangements have been made to ensure smooth flow of traffic."

All vehicular movement will be restricted on Devasandra Main Road during this period. The traffic department has also provided alternative route arrangements:

1. Vehicles heading towards Devasandra and K R Pura Market from Kodigehalli and Hoodi Main Road should take a right turn near Lulu's Bakery at Jai Bhuvaneshwari Junction and proceed to K R Pura Market via Ayyappanagar Main Road, Basavanapura Main Road, and Bhattarahalli Junction.

2. Vehicles traveling towards Kodigehalli and Hoodi Main Road from K R Pura Market should take a right turn near GRT and continue along Basavanapura Main Road (Krishna Talkies Road) through Bhattarahalli Junction.

The advisory concludes with a request for public cooperation during this period.