Traffic diversions in Bengaluru for Ganesha idol immersion from Aug 27-31. Check details

Bengaluru traffic police urge public cooperation during Ganesha idol immersion from August 27-31 at Halasuru Lake, expecting over 30,000 idols.

Published on: Aug 26, 2025, 16:45:37 IST

By Yamini C S, Bengaluru

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In anticipation of the large-scale Ganesha idol immersion at Halasuru Lake Kalyani in Bengaluru from August 27 to 31, the city traffic police have issued an advisory, modifying traffic movement in and around the area under the Pulakeshinagar Traffic Police limits.

Traffic restrictions and diversions will be in place in Bengaluru daily from 2:00 pm to 4:00 am to ensure smooth flow. (X)

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Authorities expect over 30,000 Ganesha idols from across the city to be immersed during the five-day period. To manage the anticipated rush and ensure smooth traffic flow, restrictions and diversions will be in effect daily from 2:00 pm to 4:00 am.

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Key traffic changes:

Kensington Road: Two-way traffic between Kensington-Murphy Road Junction and MEG - Halasuru Lake will be converted to one-way, allowing movement only from MEG towards Kensington-Murphy Road.

Annaswamy Modaliyar Road: Two-way traffic will be temporarily altered in the direction of Halasuru Lake.

Alternative Routes:

Vehicles from Kensington Road via MEG should turn right at Gurudwara Junction and proceed via Gangadhara Chetty Road - Dickenson Road - St John’s Road - Sri Circle - Lavanya Theatre Junction - Naga Junction - Promenade Road - Wheelers Road to reach Halasuru Lake.

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Vehicles from Thiruvallavar Statue Junction should use Gangadhara Chetty Road - RBNMS (left turn) - Dickenson Road - St John’s Road - Sri Circle - Lavanya Junction - Naga Junction towards the lake.

Parking Restrictions:

No parking will be allowed near:

– Main entrance of Halasuru Lake and Kalyani

– Kensington Road, Annaswamy Modaliyar Road and Tank Road

The public is urged to cooperate and follow signage and police instructions during the festive period, the advisory, signed by Sahil Bagla, IPS, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Traffic (East), said.

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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