Bengaluru Traffic Police have announced extensive traffic restrictions and diversions in the Central Business District (CBD) on August 3 in view of the swearing-in ceremony of new ministers in the Karnataka cabinet, scheduled to be held at 4 p.m. at the Glass House in Lok Bhavan.

Several VVIPs and dignitaries are expected to attend the event. Entry to Lok Bhavan will be restricted to invitees, while the general public will not be allowed inside the venue.

To facilitate smooth movement of VVIP convoys and manage traffic, restrictions will be in force from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. while heavy vehicles will be barred from entering Bengaluru city limits between 2 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Movement of all vehicles, except those authorised for the event, will be prohibited on Cubbon Road from BRV Junction to CTO Junction and from CTO Circle to Lok Bhavan, Balekundri Junction towards Dr B.R. Ambedkar Road, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Road from K.R. Circle to Coffee Board Junction, Queens Junction towards CTO/Lok Bhavan, and St Mark’s Road towards CTO Junction via Queens Junction.

Motorists have been advised to use alternate routes.

Published - August 03, 2026 01:24 pm IST