11 key roads to avoid ahead of PM Modi's public meeting in Bengaluru today

According to the advisory, vehicle movement is barred at 11 key roads today between 1 pm and 7 pm in Bengaluru ahead of PM Modi's public meeting.

Published on: Apr 20, 2024, 11:16:53 IST

By Yamini C S

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As Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to arrive in Karnataka capital Bengaluru this afternoon, the city police department issued a fresh traffic advisory to enhance security during the VVIP movement, avoid congestions and ensure smooth flow of traffic for commuters.

Traffic restrictions are in place for Saturday as PM Modi will address a public gathering in Bengaluru. (ANI Photo/For representation only)

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Traffic restrictions will be in place today between 1 pm and 7 pm.

The advisory stated, “In view of VVIP visiting Bengaluru City on 20.04.2024, from 01:00 PM to 07:00 PM parking of all types of vehicles in the following roads, is prohibited. During the said period commuters are advised to avoid following roads and use alternative routes.”

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Here are the 11 key roads to avoid today:

• Palace Road

• M V Jayaram road

• Vasanthanagar Road

• Jayamahal Road

• C V Raman Road

• Bellary Road

• Ramanamaharshi Road

• Nandidurga Road

• Tharalabalu Road

• Mount Carmel College Road

• From Mekhri Circle towards Yeshwanthpura

Cops also placed restrictions on heavy goods vehicles between 12 pm to 9 pm from nine roads. “Traffic movement heavy goods vehicles are strictly prohibited from 12:00 noon to 9:00 PM to enter city,” the advisory added.

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Traffic diversion points for heavy goods vehicles

• CMTI Junction

• Mysuru bank junction

• Hebbal Junction

• New BEL Junction

• BHEL under pass

• Basaveshwara circle

• Old Udaya TV junction

• Haj camp, Nandidurga Rd

• Near Yashawanthapura Govardhan

“Commuters are requested to co-operate,” the advisory further stated.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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