Traffic curbs, parking bans around Bengaluru's Lalbagh for Independence Day Flower Show

Bengaluru Traffic Police impose restrictions near Lalbagh Botanical Garden until August 18 for the Independence Day Flower Show, expecting 8-10 lakh visitors.

Published on: Aug 9, 2025, 10:08:46 IST

By Yamini C S, Bengaluru

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The Bengaluru Traffic Police have announced extensive traffic and parking restrictions in and around the Lalbagh Botanical Garden till August 18 to manage large crowds that are expected for the Independence Day Flower Show.

Bengaluru Traffic Police have issued an advisory urging commuters to use public transport to prevent congestion. (X)

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Organised by the Department of Horticulture, the 12-day event is expected to draw between 8 and 10 lakh visitors, including schoolchildren, dignitaries, foreign tourists, and city residents. Authorities have urged visitors to use public transport such as the Metro, BMTC buses, or cabs to avoid congestion.

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Designated parking areas

Dr Marigowda Road – Al-Ameen College premises (two-wheelers only)
KH Road – Shantinagar BMTC multi-storey parking (two- and four-wheelers)
Dr Marigowda Road – Hopcoms parking lot (two- and four-wheelers)
JC Road – Corporation parking lot (two- and four-wheelers)

No-parking zones

Parking will be banned on the following stretches during the event:

Dr Marigowda Road: Lalbagh Main Gate to NIMHANS (both sides)
KH Road: KH Circle to Shantinagar Junction (both sides)
Lalbagh Road: Subbaiah Circle to Lalbagh Main Gate (both sides)
Siddaiah Road: Urvashi Theatre Junction to Wilson Garden 12th Cross (both sides)
BTS Road: BMTC Junction towards the post office
Krumbigal Road (both sides)
Lalbagh West Gate to RV Teachers College
RV Teachers College to Ashoka Pillar
Ashoka Pillar to Siddapura Junction

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Alternative routes

– From Dairy Circle: Take a right at 10th Cross Junction - 8th Main Road - Wilson Garden Main Road - KH Road - Market/Majestic.

– From Urvashi Junction on Lalbagh Road: Turn left - H Siddaiah Road - Wilson Garden Main Road - Dairy Circle.

– From KH Road: Turn left at BMTC Junction - BTS Road - Bannerghatta Road.

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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