Pramesh S Jain
The Bengaluru Traffic Police have announced traffic diversions across several parts of the city in view of the Eid Milad procession scheduled for August 26.
Members of the Muslim community will arrive at the YMCA Ground on Nrupatunga Road with decorated vehicles and processions between 12 noon and 11 pm.
With large-scale movement expected,traffic congestion is likely on J.C.Road,R.R.M.R.Road,Kasturba Road, Devanga Road,Mallya Hospital Road,K.G.Road,R.T. Nagar Main Road,Chamundinagar Main Road,Dinnur Main Road,Deve Gowda Road,Jayamahal Road,Church Road,Nagawara Main Road,Tannery Main Road and Haines Road-Miller’s Road.
According to the traffic police,vehicles travelling from Mysuru Road towards Majestic will be diverted through Nayandahalli Junction,Nagarabhavi Circle, Madduramma Temple,Chandra Layout Junction,RPC Layout Junction,West of Chord Road,Vijayanagar Metro Station,Toll Gate Junction,Prasanna Junction, Hunasemara Junction,Lulu Mall,Okalipuram Junction and Khode Junction before proceeding towards Majestic.
Vehicles from Mysuru Road can also reach West of Chord Road through Deepanjalinagar Junction and proceed via Vijayanagar and Magadi Road towards Majestic or Market.
Those travelling from Mysuru Road towards Market will be diverted through Nagarabhavi,Chandra Layout,RPC Layout,West of Chord Road,Vijayanagar,Toll Gate, Prasanna Junction,Hunasemara Junction,Binny Mill Junction,Goodshed Road,Rayyan Road,Shanthala Circle, Khode Junction,Lakshmanpuri Bridge,Freedom Park Junction,K.R.Circle,Cubbon Park,Library Road,Hudson Circle,Town Hall Junction and N.R.Road.
When the procession reaches Market Circle,vehicles at A.S. Char Street Junction will be diverted towards B.V.K. Iyengar Road.
Vehicles arriving from G.P. Street via S.R.Road will not be permitted to enter S.R.Street and will instead be diverted through G.P. Street towards B.V.K. Iyengar Road.
Vehicles approaching Market Circle from K.R.Road will be diverted through Prof.Shivashankarappa Circle,L.B.F. Road,J.C. Road and Town Hall.
Vehicles reaching K.R.Road through A.V.Road will proceed towards Minto Circle.
Further,when the procession reaches S.J.P.Road, vehicles coming from Mysuru Road will be diverted at City Market Circle towards Kalasipalya Main Road,K.P. Point,Basappa Circle,L.B.F. Road,J.C.Road and Town Hall.
Traffic police have advised motorists to plan their journeys in advance and use the designated alternative routes to avoid congestion and delays during the procession.
