Pramesh S Jain
The Bengaluru Traffic Police have announced extensive traffic restrictions and diversions across the Central Business District (CBD) on June 3 in view of the swearing-in ceremony of the new Chief Minister scheduled to be held at 4 pm at the Glass House in Lok Bhavan.
The event is expected to witness the presence of several dignitaries,VVIPs and political leaders from across the country,prompting heightened security measures and traffic management arrangements.
Entry to the venue will be restricted to invited guests, while the general public will not be allowed access to Lok Bhavan.
According to the traffic police,vehicle movement will be prohibited on several key roads between 12 noon and 8 pm, including stretches of Cubbon Road, Dr B.R. Ambedkar Road,Race Course Road,Queens Road and roads leading towards Lok Bhavan.
Heavy congestion is anticipated in and around the CBD area due to the event and public gatherings.
Motorists have been advised to use alternative routes through Shivajinagar,Cunningham Road,Nrupathunga Road,,Shivananda Junction and the Outer Ring Road to avoid delays.
Special diversions have also been planned for vehicles heading towards Kempegowda International Airport and Hebbal from the eastern parts of the city.
Parking will be prohibited on more than 20 major roads, including Ambedkar Road,Palace Road,Race Course Road, Queens Road,Kasturba Road,Cubbon Road and several internal roads within Cubbon Park.
Authorities warned that vehicles parked in violation of the restrictions may be towed away.
Designated parking facilities have been earmarked for vehicles with event passes at Vidhana Soudha,Vikas Soudha,Raj Bhavan and Nehru Planetarium premises.
Visitors without event passes have been directed to use parking facilities at Kanteerava Stadium,UB City, Shivajinagar Bus Stand multi-level parking, Government Arts College and Palace Grounds.
In addition,the movement of heavy vehicles across Bengaluru city limits will remain prohibited from 12 noon to 10 pm on June 3.
Traffic police have appealed to commuters to plan their journeys in advance,avoid restricted stretches and cooperate with officials to ensure smooth conduct of the swearing-in ceremony.
