Traffic advisory ahead of IPL match in Bengaluru; Check alternative routes

In light of the IPL match at the M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru today, the city traffic police issued an advisory. Check alternative routes here.

Published on: Apr 15, 2023, 10:17:31 IST

By Yamini C S

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Bengaluru is set to see an Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and the Delhi Capitals (DC) at the M Chinnaswamy stadium today. In this light, the Bengaluru traffic police department issued a fresh traffic advisory, blocking vehicular movement in some areas and providing alternative routes instead.

The Royal Challengers Bangalore will be playing against the Delhi Capitals at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday. (PTI)

“In view of IPL cricket match in Chinnaswamy stadium, Bengaluru city, arrangements have been made to ensure smooth flow of traffic,” the Bengaluru city traffic police wrote on Twitter.

The guidelines will be imposed from 12:30 pm to 9:00 pm on Saturday.

Residents and commuters will be prohibited from parking on the following roads:

Central Street Road, Cubbon Road, St Marks Road, Museum Road
Queens Road, M G Road, M G Road to Cubbon road, Rajbhavan Road
Kasturiba Road, Ambedkar Veedhi Road, Trinity Jn, Lavelle road
Vittal Malya raod and Nrupathunga road

Traffic Restrictions and Diversions

Goods vehicles from Siddalingaiah circle towards M G road will be diverted via Residency road. KSRTC and private buses from Siddalingaiah circle towards M G road will also be diverted via Residency road. Meanwhile, goods vehicles will not be allowed to ply on Queens road, the department said.

The department also listed places for the pubic to park their vehicles, saying that they are however subject to availability.

LIB City Parking lot, Kings road, BRV Ground below metro lane, Kanteerava Stadium
BMTC Traffic Transit Management Centres (TTMC) Shivajinagar first floor and old KGID building

“The public are requested to co-operate,” the traffic police added.

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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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