Bengaluru traffic police issue advisory in view of Eid celebrations

More than 25,000 people are expected to gather near the city's Mysuru Road and Chamarajpet areas for Eid celebrations today.

Published on: Apr 11, 2024, 09:02:42 IST

By Yamini C S

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The Bengaluru traffic police department on Wednesday issued an advisory in view of the Ramzan festival, as more than 25,000 people are expected to gather near the city's Mysuru Road and Chamarajpet areas.

A huge crowd is expected to gather in the Chamarajpete area for Eid celebrations.

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"On the eve of Ramzan festival date: 11/04/2024 more than 25000 of people gather at B B junction of Mysore road and 7th cross of 1st Main road, Chamrajpete BBMP Play Ground Bangalore city. In this regard, in the interest of the smooth movement of the public, the following traffic diversion system has been devised," The department said in a press note late on Wednesday.

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Traffic restrictions on Mysuru Road

The department put restrictions on vehicular movement, saying that "Movement of all types of vehicles has been temporarily restricted on both sides of the road from city market flyover (BGS Flyover) to toll gate junction on April 11 from 07 am to 12 pm.

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Cops also listed alternate routes, as detailed below:

– Vehicles travelling towards Mysore road from Town Hall - shall go below the flyover and take a right turn near Sirsi circle, then via Binnymill Junction left turn at Hunasemara Junction, left turn at MC circle, right turn at Hosahalli signal and then reach Mysore road near Kimko Junction via west of Chord Road.

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– Vehicles coming towards the market from Kengeri side, take a left turn near Kimko junction and via west of Chord Road, MC circle take a right turn towards Magadi road, take a right turn near Hunasemara junction, Binnymil junction, take a left turn near Sirsi circle.

“The Public are requested to cooperate,” the note concluded.

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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