St. Mary’s feast: Traffic restrictions in Bengaluru on August 29
Bengaluru traffic police have announced specific road restrictions and diversions for August 29 to accommodate the annual St. Mary’s Basilica feast and procession. Commuters are advised to follow the updated routes for BMTC buses and private vehicles in the Shivajinagar area.
Why it matters
Advance notice of traffic changes is essential for public safety and minimizing congestion during large-scale religious events.
The traffic police have announced traffic restrictions and diversions in and around Shivajinagar in view of the annual feast, flag-hoisting ceremony and procession at St. Mary’s Basilica on Saturday, August 29.
The restrictions will be in force from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. to facilitate the procession and ensure smooth movement of traffic.
Restricted routes include: BMTC buses from Balekundri Circle towards Jyothi Café Junction.
All vehicles from Shivaji Circle towards Jyothi Café Junction.
BMTC buses from B.R.V. Junction towards Select Junction.
Other vehicles from Select Junction towards Jyothi Café Junction.
Vehicles from Bowring Hospital Junction towards Select Junction.
Vehicles from Quadrant Circle towards RMS Junction.
Vehicles from Bamboo Bazaar towards Sunni Circle.
Vehicles from Sunni Circle towards RMS Junction.
BMTC buses from Queens Road towards Shivajinagar Bus Station will proceed via Balekundri/Queens Road, Traffic Headquarters Junction, Infantry Road and Central Street Junction before reaching Shivajinagar Bus Station.
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