Bengaluru Traffic Alert: 6 Areas To Face Restrictions During PM Modi's Visit Today; Check Affected Routes

People in Bengaluru are going to face traffic restrictions and diversions on Friday, November 13, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits the city to inaugurate the Namma Metro Pink Line.

The Bengaluru Traffic Police have announced restrictions across several key areas, including Adugodi, Jayanagar, J.P. Nagar, Talaghattapura, Hulimavu and Mico Layout, because of the Prime Minister's security arrangements and VIP movement.

PM Modi To Inaugurate Namma Metro Pink Line Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the Namma Metro Pink Line section from Kalena Agrahara to Tavarekere in Bengaluru. The elevated section, covering approximately 7.5 km, has been developed at a cost of around Rs 3,470 crore.

During his visit, the Prime Minister is expected to travel on the newly inaugurated metro stretch from Tavarekere to IIMB-Bilekahalli station. He will subsequently attend a programme at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) Auditorium before travelling to Mysuru for another public engagement.

With the addition of the elevated Pink Line section, Bengaluru Metro's operational network will increase from 96.1 km to 103.6 km. Passenger services on the newly inaugurated section are scheduled to commence on November 14.

Check Affected Areas And Alternative Routes

According to the Bengaluru Traffic Police advisory, restrictions will be implemented across multiple traffic police jurisdictions during the Prime Minister's visit.

Adugodi and Jayanagar: Traffic movement from Anepalya Junction towards Jayadeva Hospital via Dairy Circle will be restricted near Mico Bande Junction and the Dairy Circle underpass during the programme.

Commuters can use New Mico Road, Adugodi Junction and Hosur-Lashkar Main Road as alternative routes.

In Jayanagar, restrictions will affect the approach from 28th Main Road in Marenahalli towards Jayadeva Hospital Junction. Traffic movement from East End Junction via Swagath Junction towards Bannerghatta Road will also be regulated.

Vehicles travelling from Banashankari towards Silk Board can use the Ragigudda double-decker road outside the VIP movement period.

J.P. Nagar and Talaghattapura: Traffic restrictions will cover the stretch between 15th Cross and 24th Main Junction towards J.D. Mara Junction. The 9th Cross route from R.V. Dental Junction to Bannerghatta Main Road and the BPL Arekere Main Road approach will also be affected.

Motorists can consider Kanakapura Main Road and Kothanur Dinne Road as alternative routes.

In Talaghattapura, restrictions will affect approaches to Bannerghatta Road from Anjanapura 80 Feet Road, the Gottigere Lake and Karnataka Bank areas, as well as the stretch near Loyola School.

Vehicles travelling along Bannerghatta Main Road can take a left at BDA Junction and use Anjanapura 80 Feet Road to reach Kanakapura Road.

Hulimavu and Mico Layout: Traffic diversions will be implemented around Koli Farm Gate, Sherwood, BDA, Gottigere, Kammanahalli, Meenakshi Mall and Sai Garments Junctions.

Bengaluru Traffic Advisory: No-Parking Zones On November 13

The Bengaluru Traffic Police have also prohibited parking on six road stretches to facilitate security arrangements and ensure smoother traffic movement.

The no-parking restrictions will apply to the following roads:

8th Main Road in J.P. Nagar 2nd Phase.
15th Cross from Dalmia Junction to Bannerghatta Main Road.
Marenahalli Main Road.
East End Main Road.
Swagath Main Road in Tilak Nagar.
28th Main Road in Marenahalli.

No-Fly Zone In Bengaluru From 7 AM To 4 PM

Apart from road restrictions, temporary no-fly zones have been imposed around key locations associated with the Prime Minister's visit.

The restrictions will be in force from 7 AM to 4 PM on November 13 around the R.A. Mandurkar Fire and Emergency Services Training Centre campus, Helipad-2 on Bannerghatta Road, Tavarekere Metro Station and the IIMB Auditorium.