Traffic arrangements announced in Bengaluru for Ganesha immersion, St. Mary's Basilica procession

Traffic restrictions will be in place till September 9 for Ganesha immersion, and in Shivajinagar today for the St Mary’s Basilica procession.

Published on: Sep 8, 2024, 11:36:48 IST

By Yamini C S

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In preparation for the Ganesha immersion event at Halasuru Lake from September 7 to 9, 2024, Bengaluru traffic authorities have announced significant changes to ensure smooth vehicle movement. Over 40,000 Ganesha idols from across the city are expected to be immersed during this period. Traffic restrictions will be in effect from 4:00 pm to 4:00 am on these dates.

Significant changes include one-way streets and restricted parking, with alternative routes and designated parking areas provided. (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT PHOTO)

Traffic Restrictions:

– Kensington Road will have one-way traffic from the MEG side towards the Kensington-Murphy Road junction.

– Annaswamy Modaliyar Road will have one-way traffic from Halasuru Lake towards Thiruvallavar Statue Junction.

Alternative Routes:

– Vehicles traveling from Kensington Road to Halasuru Lake should turn right at Gurudwara Junction, taking Gangadhara Chetti Road, Dickenson Road, St. John’s Road, Sri Circle, Lavanya Theater Junction, Naga Junction, Promenade Road, and Wheelers Road.

– Vehicles from Thiruvallavar Statue Junction towards Halasuru Lake should use Gangadhara Chetty Road and Dickenson Road.

Parking Restrictions:

No parking will be allowed around Halasuru Lake & Kalyani, Kensington Road, Annaswamy Modaliyar Road, and Tank Road.

Traffic arrangements for St. Mary's Basilica chariot procession

In addition, traffic adjustments will be in place for the St. Mary's Basilica chariot procession on September 8, 2024, from 12 pm to 10 pm in Shivajinagar. The following measures will be enforced:

Traffic Restrictions:

Vehicles will be banned from Jyothi Café to Russel Market and from Broadway Road to Russel Market.

No vehicular entry will be allowed on Dharmaraja Koil Street from Old Poor House Road towards Russel Market Taj Circle.

Traffic will be restricted from BRV Junction on Cubbon Road towards Shivajinagar Bus Stand and from Balekundry Circle towards Shivajinagar Bus Stand from 2:00 PM.

Parking Restrictions:

Parking will be prohibited around Russell Market, Broadway Road, Meenakshi Koil Street, Central Street, and several other locations.

Designated Parking Areas:

Kamaraj Road parking lot (opposite Army School)
Main Guard Cross Road (opposite Safina Plaza)
Jasma Bhavan Road
RBANMS Ground (Gangadhar Chetty Road)
Muslim Orphanage Dickenson Road (next to Hasanth College)

BMTC buses will have designated stops to accommodate commuters during these events, the advisory stated.

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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