Bengaluru Traffic Alert: Massive Congestion Expected on November 19 For Golden Jubilee Event; Check New Routes

The Bengaluru Traffic Police has issued a major traffic advisory for Bengaluru for 19 November 2025, as the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) is hosting its Golden Jubilee celebrations at Krishna Vihara Gate No. 01, Palace Grounds, from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. With an estimated 80,000 attendees and over 2,300 vehicles expected, motorists across the city, especially those travelling via Ballari Road, C.V. Raman Road, Jayamahal Road, and Palace Road, are advised to plan their travel in advance.

Heavy Traffic Expected Near Palace Grounds on November 19

According to the traffic police, several VIPs, including the Chief Minister, Cabinet Ministers, government officials, and thousands of students, will attend the event. This is likely to cause major Bengaluru traffic congestion, particularly around the Sadashivanagar traffic limits. This has caused a major need for extensive Bengaluru traffic diversions, parking restrictions, and alternate routes.

Traffic Diversions in Bengaluru on 19 November

1. Route for travellers heading to Kempegowda International Airport

To avoid roadblocks near Palace Grounds, commuters going towards the Bengaluru International Airport should use the following diversion route as per the Bengaluru traffic police advisory:

Old High Grounds Junction to Kalpana Junction to Old Udaya TV Junction to Cantonment Railway Station to Tannery Road via Nagawara reach Airport Road.

2. Diversions for travellers coming from Kempegowda International Airport to Bengaluru city

Two alternative Bengaluru city routes have been provided:

Route 1: Take a left at Hebbal, then a right at Nagawara Junction, continue via Bamboo Bazaar, then via Queens Road to reach Bengaluru city centre.

Route 2: Use Hebbal Ring Road to Kuvempu Circle, then take Gorgunte Palya Junction to Dr Rajkumar Road to reach the city centre.

These routes will lead towards Majestic, MG Road, Vidhana Soudha, Shivajinagar, and other central areas.

3. Diversion for commuters travelling from Yeshwanthpur to the airport

Travellers in Bengaluru must follow: Mathikere Road to EL Circle, then Ring Road to International Airport.

4. Diversion for travellers from Yeshwanthpur heading towards Bengaluru city

Use Dr Rajkumar Road to enter the inner city and avoid Palace Grounds routes.

Restrictions on Heavy Vehicles in Bengaluru Traffic

The Bengaluru traffic police said that heavy vehicles coming from Hebbal will not be allowed to move towards Ballari Road and must use the Outer Ring Road instead.

Heavy vehicles will be diverted via Kalpana Junction to Old Udaya TV Junction to Cantonment Railway Station via Tannery Road to reach Nagawara.

Additionally, heavy vehicles from Yeshwanthpur are prohibited from entering C.V. Raman Road due to expected crowd movement, also to reduce Bengaluru heavy vehicle traffic, which normally adds to peak-hour congestion.

No-Parking Zones in Bengaluru on November 19

To manage traffic flow near Palace Grounds, parking will be strictly banned on the following key roads:

• Palace Road
• Ballari Road
• Jayamahal Road
• Nandidurga Road
• C.V. Raman Road
• Guttahalli Road