Bengaluru cops issue traffic advisory ahead of PM Modi's visit

Traffic advisory issued in Bengaluru for PM Modi's visit includes restrictions imposed on certain roads and also suggests alternative routes for commuters.

Published on: Jan 19, 2024, 11:29:40 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 VVIP movement, avoid congestions and ensure smooth flow of traffic for commuters.

Bengaluru traffic police issued a traffic advisory ahead of PM Modi's visit to the city. (Representative Photo)

The advisory stated, “In view of VVIP movement in the limits Devanahalli Traffic Police Station, on 19-01-2024, certain traffic restrictions have been imposed in the following roads from 8 am to 6 pm.”

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Traffic movement is restricted in the following roads between the stipulated time:

1. Gollahalli Gate to Hunachuru (KIADB Industrial Area)

2. Airlines Dhaba (NH-648) to Budigere

3. Hennuru-Bagaluru Main Road to Airport Road

4. Chikkajala Kote Main Road to Airport

5. Bagaluru to Airport

Suggested Routes

Cops suggested alternative routes for the public during this time, listing the following:

1. Vehicles moving from Whitefield K.R. Puram via Bagaluru Industrial Area Towards Airport: Gollahalli Gate — right turn - Bettakote — Airlines Daba — left turn - Devanahalli town - left turn - B.B. Road - Airport Toll - Airport entry -Airport

2. Vehicles moving from Airlines Dhaba To Airport via KIADB Industrial Area: Airlines Daba - left turn — Devanahalli town - left turn - B.B. Road - Airport Toll - Airport entry - Airport

3. Vehicles moving from Hennuru-Bagaluru Main Road Towards KIAL Airport via Mylanahalli: Bagaluru Gundappa Circle - left turn - Reva college junction - Bagaluru cross — right turn - B B Road - Chikkajala - Sadahalli toll - KIAL airport fly over entry - Airport

4. Vehicles moving from Chikkajala kote main road Towards KIAL Airport via Galamma circle: Chikkajala village - B B road - Sadahalli gate - Sadahalli toll - Airport Fly over entry - KIAL airport

5. Vehicles moving from Bagaluru Village Towards KIAL Airport via Galamma circle: Bagaluru Colony Left Turn — Razak palya - MVIT College — Chikkajala Right Turn - Bengaluru-Bellary road - Sadahalli toll - KAIL airport fly over entry - Airport.

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“All commuters to the KIA Airport are requested to compulsorily use the Bengaluru - Bellary Road to reach the Airport,” the advisory added.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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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