Attention Bengaluru: Police Issues Traffic Advisory For Krishna Janmashtami; Check Routes To Avoid, Diversions

In view of upcoming Krishna Janmashtami festival on August 25 and 26, traffic advisory has been issued for the smooth flow. Routes to or from Malleshwaram area are likely to be affected. Check traffic diversions and restrictions.

Written by: Joy Pillai

Updated: August 24, 2024, 9:56 AM IST

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Attention Bengaluru: Police Issues Traffic Advisory For Krishna Janmashtami; Check Routes To Avoid, Diversions

Bengaluru Krishna Janmashtami Traffic Advisory: The Bengaluru Traffic Police has issued an advisory regarding significant traffic adjustments for the Sri Krishna Janmashtami festival on August 25 and 26. A large number of devotees are expected to visit the famous ISKCON temple on this occasion, which could cause massive traffic congestion on the routes. Therefore, the traffic police will implement several traffic management measures to ensure smooth flow. Check the traffic diversions and restrictions below.

Bengaluru Krishna Janmashtami Traffic Advisory: Diversions and Restrictions

• For folks driving west on Chord Road, from Soap Factory Junction towards Mahalakshmi Metro Junction, here’s a little detour for you. Try taking a diversion via Dr. Rajkumar Road. You can stay on until 10th Cross Rajkumar Road. From there, either make a right at 10th Cross or Kethamaranahalli Junction, which will have you back on Chord Road at the 1st Block Signal in Rajajinagara.
• On West Chord Road, which extends from Soap Factory Junction through to Mahalakshmi Metro Junction, taxi and auto services for pick up and drop off will be under restriction.
• It’s completely fine for both auto and taxi drivers, not excluding the general public, to use the section of West of Chord Road between Mahalakshmi Metro Station and Soap Factory Junction. This area can be used to pick up or drop passengers – no restrictions!

The traffic police have requested people to cooperate with these arrangements to facilitate a safe festival experience.

Sundays seem to be burdened with escalating traffic congestion and it’s even worse on weekdays as, innumerable new vehicles join the hustle. Over the course of a year, from April 2023 to March 2024, Bengaluru recorded a striking rise in new private cars and two-wheeler registrations. A massive total of 6.37 lakh vehicles got registered, which was a significant jump from the 4.37 lakh of the preceding year. The aftermath? A 19% hike in two-wheeler registrations and a whopping 340% increase in fresh private cars. This onslaught of vehicles brings the total tally in the city to over a crore. Unfortunately, Bengaluru’s city infrastructure races to catch up breathlessly with its astronomical growth, leading to prevalent pothole-induced accidents and inadequate public transportation options.