The Bengaluru Traffic Police has urged the public to use public transport and follow advisories for smooth traffic during Christmas. The Bengaluru Traffic Police have rolled out special traffic arrangements across key parts of the city in anticipation of large Christmas Eve gatherings at churches and shopping malls on December 24 and 25.
With heavy footfall expected at Holy Ghost Church in Pulakeshinagar and near Phoenix Mall, VR Mall and Nexus Shantiniketan in Mahadevapura, motorists have been advised to plan their travel in advance and follow the restrictions to avoid inconvenience. According to the police, the measures are aimed at easing congestion, ensuring pedestrian safety and maintaining smooth vehicular movement during the festive rush.
A large congregation is expected at Holy Ghost Church from the evening of December 24 until midday on December 25. To manage the anticipated crowd, the following arrangements will be in place: Davis Road will be closed to traffic between the John Armstrong Road junction and the Cookson Road junction from 7 pm on December 24 to 12 pm on December 25.
ehicles moving from Davis Road towards HM Road should: Turn right at John Armstrong Road junction Proceed straight and take a left onto Viviani Road Continue straight and turn left onto Cookson Road Re-join Davis Road and proceed towards HM Road
Vehicles from Hoodi heading to Phoenix Mall should take a U-turn at Kamadhenu Nagar, turn left at the Shell Petrol Bunk, proceed along the railway parallel road and enter through the rear gate.The traffic police have urged the public to cooperate with personnel on duty, use public transport wherever possible and adhere to the advisories to help ensure smooth traffic movement during the Christmas festivities.
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