Traffic curbs announced for Neeraj Chopra's Javelin event at Bengaluru's Kanteerava stadium today

The Javelin Throw Competition at Kanteerava Stadium is expected to attract over 15,000 attendees, including dignitaries and sports enthusiasts.

Updated on: Jul 5, 2025, 09:11:37 IST

By Yamini C S, Bengaluru

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The Javelin Throw Competition – Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 has taken centre stage at the iconic Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru today. Named after India’s Olympic gold medallist and world-renowned javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, the event is expected to draw a crowd of over 15,000 attendees, including dignitaries, sports enthusiasts, and spectators.

Double Olympic medalist Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra addresses a press conference on the inaugural edition of the upcoming 'Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025' event, in Bengaluru on Friday. (Arunkumar Rao)

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In anticipation of the high turnout, the Halasuru Gate Traffic Police have rolled out a series of traffic management measures around the Kanteerava Stadium. Commuters are being urged to avoid the area and opt for Metro and other public transport options to ease congestion.

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Traffic Diversions and Parking Guidelines

To accommodate the large volume of attendees and ensure smooth traffic flow, authorities have designated the following parking areas for event participants:

St. Joseph’s College (entry for vehicles with event passes only)
UB City Mall Parking (pay and park)
King’s Way/Lane (pay and park)

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Meanwhile, parking has been strictly prohibited on the following roads around the stadium:

K B Road
Vittal Mallya Road
RRMR Road
N R Road
K G Road
Nrupathunga Road
Sheshadri Road
Devanga Road
Ambedkar Road (both sides)

Traffic authorities have issued a public advisory requesting cooperation from citizens, especially during peak hours. Commuters traveling through the central business district are advised to plan alternate routes.

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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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