Traffic diversions in Bengaluru on Nov 19; Major congestion expected around Palace Grounds

Bengaluru will experience traffic restrictions on November 19, 2025, during the KSPCB Golden Jubilee event at Palace Grounds where 80,000 people are expected.

Published on: Nov 18, 2025, 17:35:08 IST

By Yamini C S

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Bengaluru is set to witness significant traffic restrictions on November 19, 2025, as the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) celebrates its Golden Jubilee at Krishna Vihara Gate number 01 inside Palace Grounds. The event will run from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm and is expected to draw massive crowds.

With an expected turnout of 80,000 people and 2,305 vehicles, officials in Bengaluru have issued traffic advisories and diversions to manage congestion on November 19. (X/BengaluruPost)

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According to Bengaluru Traffic Police, the programme, held under the jurisdiction of the Sadashivanagar Traffic Police Station, will be attended by the Chief Minister, Union and State Ministers, dignitaries, school and college students, and an estimated 80,000 members of the public. Around 2,305 vehicles are expected to arrive at the venue, likely causing heavy congestion on surrounding routes.

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Authorities have therefore issued a detailed traffic advisory and diversions to ensure smoother movement across the city.

Key roads expected to be congested

Krishna Vihara Gate (Palace Grounds)
Ballari Road
CV Raman Road
Jayamahal Road

Traffic diversions for November 19

1. Towards Kempegowda International Airport: Those heading to the airport are advised to avoid Ballari Road and instead use - Old High Grounds Junction - Kalpana Junction - Old Udaya TV Junction - Cantonment Railway Station - Tannery Road - Nagawara - Airport

2. From Airport to City Centre: Two options have been provided -

Route 1: Hebbal - Left turn - Right at Nagawara Junction - Bamboo Bazaar - Queens Road - City

Route 2: Hebbal Ring Road - Kuvempu Circle - Gorgunte Palya Junction - Left turn - Dr Rajkumar Road - City

3. Yeshwanthpur to airport: Mathikere Road - Right at BEL Circle - Airport via Ring Road

4. Yeshwanthpur to city: Use Dr Rajkumar Road to enter central Bengaluru.

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Heavy vehicle restrictions

1. Hebbal Junction: Heavy vehicles will not be allowed towards Ballari Road and must use the Outer Ring Road.

2. Old High Grounds Police Station Junction: Vehicles from High Grounds will be diverted toward Kalpana Junction - Old Udaya TV Junction - Cantonment Railway Station - Tannery Road - Nagawara.

3. Yeshwanthpur: Heavy vehicles heading toward CV Raman Road are banned.

No-parking zones on November 19

Parking is prohibited on the following stretches:

Palace Road
Nandidurga Road
Ballari Road
CV Raman Road
Jayamahal Road
Guttahalli 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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