Bengaluru traffic cops issue advisory ahead of Lalbagh's famous flower show, 10 lakh tourists expected to attend

Bengaluru traffic police issued an advisory restricting parking around the Lalbagh Botanical Garden ahead of the Independence Day flower show.

Published on: Aug 4, 2023, 12:51:06 IST

By Yamini C S

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Bengaluru is set to see the Independence Day flower show at its Lalbagh Botanical Garden starting today till August 15. Officials are expecting over 10 lakh tourists to visit the show, among other dignitaries. In this light, the city traffic police department issued a fresh advisory, restricting parking of vehicles around the park.

Officials are expecting over 10 lakh tourists to visit the flower show, among other dignitaries. (Alamy)

"This is not an ordinary announcement, this is a very important message to the public, from tomorrow to August 15, a fruit and flower show has been organized by the horticulture department at Lal Bagh on the occasion of "Independence Day". In the interest of smooth traffic, the public is advised to follow these suggestions," the Wilson Garden traffic police posted on social media.

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Parking of the vehicles will be prohibited in surrounding areas of Lalbagh, the advisory said. Here are the areas where parking of vehicles will be prohibited till August 15:

Dr Marigowda Road: From Lalbagh main gate to Nimhans on both sides of the road.
K H Road: KH Circle to Shanthinagar junction on both sides of the Double road.
Lalbagh Road: From Subbaiah circle to Lalbagh main gate on both sides of the road.
Siddaiah Road: Urvashi Theater junction to Wilson garden 12th cross, both sides of the road.
BTS Road: From BMTC junction towards post office.
Krumbigal road both sides.
Lalbagh West Gate to R.V. Teachers College.
R.V. Teachers College to Ashoka Pillar.
Ashoka Pillar to Siddapura Junction.

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The Bengaluru traffic police also listed alternative places where visitors can park their vehicles during the flower show. They are:

Dr Marigowda Road: Al-Ameen college premises for parking the 2 wheelers.
KH Road: Shantinagara BMTC Multi Storied Parking Lot can be used for 2 and 4 wheelers parking.
Dr Marigowda road, Hopcoms Parking Lot can be used for parking 2 wheelers and 4 wheelers.
JC Road, Corporation Parking Lot for 2 wheeler and 4 wheeler parking.

Traffic cops also advised visitors to use public transport such as Metro, BMTC buses and cabs, among others to help avoid traffic congestions.

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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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