Bengaluru to host maiden Kambala this weekend; here are the roads to avoid

Kambala is usually held after the southwest monsoon, once the paddy is harvested. Races are held in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts every weekend starting November and the last race of the season is in April.

Traffic advisory
Traffic congestion is expected along Palace Road and surrounding routes from November 24 to 26. While a massive conference is scheduled by Tulu Koota at the venue on November 24, the organisers are expecting a footfall of more than 10 lakh people during the races.

Anticipating a large number of visitors, the Bengaluru Traffic Police has issued directions for the smooth flow of traffic during the two days. Parking will be provided at Krishna Vihar (Gate No-1) and Tripuravasini (Gate No-2) of Palace Grounds.

Those coming from the Central Business District area are directed to take a U-turn at Mekhri Circle and enter via Gate No-1 (Krishna Vihar) for parking. Those arriving from Hebbal and Yeshwanthpura via Mekhri Circle will have the same parking area at Gate No-1. Those using cab services will have to enter from Gate No-2 and get down at the designated area.

Exit for all vehicles will be from Amanulla Khan Gate on Jayamahal Road.

In a release, the police have requested people to avoid the following roads and use alternatives: Palace Road – from Mysore Bank Circle to Vasanth Nagar underpass; M V Jayaram Road – from BDA Junction to Palace Road to Chakravarthy Layout to Vasanth Nagar underpass to Old Udaya TV junction (both directions); Bellary Road – from Mekhri Circle to LRDE Junction; Cunningham Road – from Balekundri Circle to Le Meridien underpass; Millers Road – from Old Udaya TV Junction to LRDE Junction; and Jayamahal Road, including surrounding roads of Bengaluru Palace.

While parking of vehicles is prohibited on roads around the venue, movement of all types of heavy goods vehicles is also prohibited from 7 am to 12 pm and from 3 pm to 10 pm on November 25 and 26.