Bengaluru Traffic Advisory For Ganesha Immersion At Halasuru Lake: Check Permitted Alternative Routes

In Bengaluru, city traffic police have announced traffic diversions and parking restrictions for Ganesh Chaturthi idol immersion at Halasuru Lake from August 27 to 31, 2025. With over 30,000 Ganesha idols expected, these measures aim to ensure smooth traffic flow and public safety.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 Traffic in Bengaluru

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic East), Sahil Bagla, issued an advisory urging citizens to plan travel in advance between 2 PM and 4 AM during the immersion days.

Key Traffic Diversions

Kensington Road: Will function as a one-way stretch from Kensington-Murphy Road Junction to MEG-Halasuru Lake. Vehicles can move only from MEG towards Kensington-Murphy Road.

Annaswamy Modaliyar Road: Traffic flow adjusted towards Halasuru Lake to ease congestion.

Alternative Route: Vehicles via Kensington Road through MEG must turn right at Gurudwara Junction, then follow Gangadhara Chetty Road → Dickenson Road → St John's Road → Sri Circle → Lavanya Theatre Junction → Naga Junction → Promenade Road → Wheelers Road → Halasuru Lake.

Parking Restrictions

No parking zones: Main entrance of Halasuru Lake & Kalyani, Kensington Road, Annaswamy Modaliyar Road, and Tank Road.

Diversion from Thiruvallavar Statue Junction: Use Gangadhara Chetty Road → RBNMS → Dickenson Road, then follow designated diversions to Halasuru Lake.

Bengaluru Police Advisory for Ganesh Chaturthi

Bengaluru Police emphasized that the restrictions are temporary and necessary to maintain order during the Ganesh idol immersion processions. Citizens are urged to follow traffic rules, use designated routes, and avoid restricted areas for smooth celebrations.