Traffic advisory: Nine key roads to avoid in Bengaluru on Lok Sabha poll counting day

In view of counting of votes on Tuesday, parking of vehicles will be prohibited on nine roads in Bengaluru within the limits of Traffic Central Sub-Division.

Published on: Jun 3, 2024, 15:09:12 IST

By Yamini C S

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The Bengaluru traffic police department has issued a fresh advisory ahead of the much awaited counting of votes under the Lok Sabha election 2024 scheduled for Tuesday, listing key roads where vehicles will be prohibited from parking, as well as alternate routes.

The advisory listed nine routes where vehicular movement will be restricted. (@blrcitytraffic/X)

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“In view of counting of votes of Lok Sabha Elections 2024, on 04/06/2024 at St. Joseph's College, Bengaluru in the limits of Traffic Central Sub-Division, parking of all types of vehicles is prohibited on the following roads,” the advisory stated.

It listed nine routes where vehicular movement will be restricted to ensure no untoward incidents take place and counting day goes by smoothly.

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RRMR Road - Richmond Circle to Hudson Junction
Vitthal Mallya Road - Siddalingaiah Circle to Richmond
NR Road - Hudson Circle to Town Hall Junction
KB Road - HLD Junction to Queens Junction.
KG Road - Police Corner Junction to Mysore Bank Junction.
Nrupatunga Road - KR Junction to Police Corner.
Queens Road - Balekundri Circle to CTO Circle.
Central Street Road - BRV Junction to Anil Kumble Circle
MG Road - Anil Kumble Circle to Queens Junction

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Alternately, cops advised two streets where parking of vehicles will be allowed.

St. Joseph's College Grounds, and the
Kanteerava Stadium Parking lot.

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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