Bengaluru traffic alert: Avoid these key roads during VVIP visit today

Avoid certain roads till around 04:30 pm today due to a high-profile VVIP visit in Bengaluru, traffic cops warned.

Published on: Aug 5, 2025, 12:24:04 IST

By Yamini C S, Bengaluru

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In view of a high-profile VVIP visit today, extensive traffic arrangements have been put in place across Bengaluru till 4:30 pm. The VVIP is scheduled to cross multiple roads in the city, prompting authorities to issue a traffic advisory and urge residents and commuters to brace for major route changes.

Bengaluru cops issued a traffic advisory as a VVIP movement is expected in the city. (HT Photo)

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“In view of VVIP visit to Bengalure city on 05.08.2025 parking of all types of vehicles is prohibited in the following roads. Further, it is requested to avoid following roads and use alternative roads,” the advisory, shared by the DCP for Traffic East, said.

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Morning from 10:30 am to 11:30 am and evening from 03:30 pm to 04:30 pm, the following three roads are to be avoided:

Old Airport Road
M G Road
Cubbon Road.

“The public are requested to co-operate,” the statement further read.

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Traffic snarls and disruptions were observed heavily across Bengaluru in early July as thousands gathered at Freedom Park to take part in a large-scale protest, coinciding with the nationwide Bharat Bandh called by a coalition of central trade unions.

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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