Bengaluru traffic advisory: Navratri festivities, road work to cause congestion in these key areas

Bengaluru Traffic Police alerted commuters about heavy traffic due to Navratri and Durga Puja events at Palace Grounds from September 28 to October 2.

Published on: Sep 29, 2025, 08:53:20 IST

By Yamini C S, Bengaluru

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The Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP) has issued alerts for commuters over the next few days due to two major developments: festive celebrations at Palace Grounds and ongoing white-topping work on Sarjapur Road.

White-topping work on Sarjapur Road in Bengaluru is set to begin September 30, causing additional delays. (PTI)

1. Traffic snarls expected on Bellary Road (September 28 – October 2)

With large-scale Navratri and Durga Puja events scheduled at the Palace Grounds, heavy traffic is anticipated on Bellary Road from September 28 to October 2. Authorities urged commuters to plan their travel in advance, leave early, and explore alternative routes to avoid delays.

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Significant footfall and increased vehicle movement around the venue are likely to cause bottlenecks, especially during evening hours. Traffic marshals will be deployed to manage flow, but congestion is expected nonetheless.

2. Sarjapur Road one-side closure for white-topping work (Starting September 30)

White-topping work will begin on September 30 on Sarjapur Road, from Automart Junction to Agara Junction, and will continue for approximately two months, the advisory stated. As a result, one side of the road will remain closed, impacting traffic movement in the area.

Traffic movement allowed:

Vehicles will be allowed to travel from Koramangala Jakkasandra towards Agara and Outer Ring Road.

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Traffic restrictions:

No traffic will be allowed from Agara and Outer Ring Road towards Koramangala Jakkasandra.

Alternative routes:

Vehicles coming from the Outer Ring Road towards Koramangala can use the Agara Flyover upper ramp, enter the service road at either 19th Main Road or 14th Main Road upper ramp, proceed to 14th Main Road Junction, take a right turn, and continue towards Automart side.

The public is requested to cooperate with traffic personnel and follow signboards to ensure smooth movement during this period.

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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