- By Priyanka Koul
- Mon, 25 May 2026 07:17 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Bengaluru Traffic Alert: Bengaluru commuters are likely to face even longer traffic snarls over the next two months as two key stretches near Shivajinagar have been shut to all vehicles from May 24 for major infrastructure work by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP).
Commuters who regularly use Kamaraj Road, the Cubbon Road junction approaches or Dickenson Road are advised to immediately plan alternate routes to avoid severe congestion and delays.
Authorities have also warned motorists against violating the restrictions, stating that there will be no exceptions. Traffic police personnel will remain deployed at diversion points, and those entering the closed stretches could face spot fines.
The road closure involves demolishing an old stone culvert and replacing it with a new RCC culvert. The traffic advisory was issued by Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic), East Division, Sahil Bagla, IPS, who appealed to commuters to cooperate with officials and plan their travel in advance.
Roads Closed For 60 Days
The following stretches have been completely shut for vehicular movement:
- Kamaraj Road from Vithoba Temple to Nala Road
- Kamaraj Road stretch from KR Road-Cubbon Road Junction towards Dickenson Junction
Alternate Routes Suggested By Traffic Police
To ease congestion, police have announced diversion routes for those heading towards Pulakeshinagar and Banaswadi.
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- For commuters coming from Commercial Street
Take a right near Vithoba Temple on Kamaraj Road, continue through Veerapillai Street, then take a left near Nagamma Temple and proceed via St John’s Road.
- For commuters coming from Cubbon Road
Turn right at the KR Road-Cubbon Road Junction, continue on Cubbon Road, take a left at Manipal Junction onto Dickenson Road, continue straight till Bluestone, then turn right onto St John’s Road.
- For commuters coming from Dispensary Road (Alice Junction)
Drive straight along Dickenson Road, take a left at Bluestone and continue via St John’s Road towards Pulakeshinagar and Banaswadi.
