Bengalureans, for the next 18 months, no KSRTC buses or goods vehicles on this key airport road. Check new traffic rules and diversions from November 6

Traffic movement on Ballari Road in Bengaluru is set to be affected for the next 18 months as the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) begins work on a four-lane elevated corridor between UAS Staff Quarters and Mekhri Circle from November 6. The BDA announced the construction schedule in a traffic advisory issued on November 5. The stretch falls under the jurisdiction of the Sadashivanagar and Sanjaynagar traffic police stations. To facilitate construction and manage congestion, the Bengaluru Traffic Police has prohibited the movement of all goods vehicles, including light, medium and heavy vehicles, as well as Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) and private buses on the affected section of Ballari Road.

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The restrictions are also expected to affect commuters travelling between Hebbal and Kempegowda International Airport (KIA), as well as those heading towards central Bengaluru. The traffic police has issued alternative routes for vehicles travelling in both directions.

Bengaluru traffic advisory: Alternative routes for vehicles heading to KIA

Vehicles travelling towards Kempegowda International Airport via Hebbal have been advised to follow these routes:

From Bengaluru city towards the airport: Commuters can take the route via Old High Grounds Junction, Kalpana Junction, Old Udaya TV Junction, Cantonment Railway Station, Tannery Road and Nagawara Road before proceeding towards the airport.

From Yeshwanthpur towards the airport: Vehicles should take Mattikere Road, turn right at BEL Circle and continue via Ring Road towards the airport.

Alternative routes from KIA to central Bengaluru

The traffic police has suggested the following routes for vehicles travelling from Kempegowda International Airport towards central parts of Bengaluru:

Via Nagawara Junction: Vehicles should take a left turn at Hebbal and proceed towards Nagawara Junction. From there, they should take a right turn and continue via Bamboo Bazaar and Queens Road towards the city.

Via Hebbal Ring Road: Alternatively, commuters can take a right turn at Hebbal and travel via Hebbal Ring Road, Kuvempu Circle and Goraguntepalya Junction. At Goraguntepalya Junction, they should take a left turn and continue via Dr Rajkumar Road towards the city.

From Yeshwanthpur towards the city: Vehicles should proceed via BHEL Junction, take a right turn near Maramma Circle and continue along Margosa Road.

From Hebbal towards the city: After descending the Hebbal Flyover, vehicles should enter the service road in front of Baptist Hospital and continue up to CBI Junction. They can then proceed towards Bengaluru via Ballari Main Road.

From Hebbal towards Anand Nagar and RT Nagar: Commuters should enter the service road in front of Baptist Hospital and proceed towards Anand Nagar Cross. They should take a left turn at CBI Junction to join Anand Nagar Main Road and continue towards RT Nagar and Jayamahal Road.

Ballari Road traffic restrictions to remain in place for 18 months

The four-lane elevated corridor project is scheduled to take 18 months, starting November 6, 2026. The traffic restrictions have been introduced to facilitate construction work and reduce congestion on Ballari Road.

Commuters travelling towards the airport or central Bengaluru have been advised to plan their journeys in advance and follow the alternative routes suggested by the traffic police. The public has also been requested to cooperate with the authorities during the construction period.


Inputs from TOI