Traffic congestion in Bengaluru.
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Bengaluru traffic police has issued an advisory in the wake of ICDS Golden Jubilee function that is underway on Friday.
The event is organised by the Karnataka State Women and Child Development Department at Krishna Vihara (Gate No. 1), Palace Grounds.
Bengaluru police anticipates traffic disruptions and congestions around Krishna Vihara Gate of Palace Grounds, Bellary Road, CV Raman Road, and Jayamahal Road due to the scale of the gathering.
The police have made special arrangements and diversions for the smooth flow of traffic.
Traffic guidelines
Towards International Airport: Vehicles are advised to use Old High Grounds Junction – Kalpana Junction – Old Udaya TV Junction – Cantonment Railway Station – Tannery Road – Nagavara to reach the airport.
Towards City Centre from the airport: Vehicles are advised to take a left turn at Hebbal, then right at Nagavara Junction and continue via Bamboo Bazaar and Queen’s Road.
Alternatively, they can take Hebbal Ring Road – Kuvempu Circle – Goragunte Palya Junction and proceed via Dr. Rajkumar Road.
From Yeshwantpur to airport: Vehicles can take a right turn at BEL Roundabout, travel via Mathikere Road, and join the Ring Road to reach the airport.
From Yeshwantpur to city: Vehicles should follow Dr. Rajkumar Road.
Restrictions and diversions
Hebbal Junction: Heavy vehicles from Hebbal will be diverted to the Outer Ring Road and will not be allowed towards Bellary Road.
Old High Grounds PS Junction: Vehicles from High Grounds will be diverted via Kalpana Junction – Old Udaya TV Junction – Cantonment Railway Station – Tannery Road – Nagavara.
Further, the police said heavy vehicles moving from Yeshwantpur towards CV Raman Road are prohibited.
Parking restrictions
Parking will be prohibited at the following roads:
Palace Road
Nandidurga Road
Ballari Road
C.V. Raman Road
Jayamahal Road
Guttahalli Road
The event is scheduled from 7 am to 4 pm. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Union and State Cabinet Ministers, other dignitaries and an estimated 40,000 members of the public are expected to attend the event.