Media Release

Mangaluru, Sep 16: Motorists and daily commuters take note! Expect heavy vehicular disruption and strict route overhauls as the Mangaluru City police have rolled out an extensive traffic advisory ahead of the high-profile State Cabinet meeting slated for Friday, September 18, at the Deputy Commissioner’s Office (Prajasoudha) in Padil.

According to the official itinerary, the chief minister, deputy chief minister and cabinet-rank ministers will touch down on the evening of September 17.

Following the high-stakes cabinet deliberations at Prajasoudha on September 18, the delegation will hop across to Udupi via the Maryhill helipad by afternoon, before looping back to Mangaluru for an overnight stay and a final morning departure on September 19.

Anticipating massive traffic pile-ups across key thoroughfares, law enforcement has urged citizens to map out alternative routes and extend full cooperation to ensure unimpeded security and smooth transit.

Designated VIP transit corridors

Commuters have been advised to avoid the following arterial stretches during peak movement hours:

• Evening of September 17 and morning of September 19: Bajpe Airport, Kavoor, Bondel, Maryhill, KPT, Kadri Kambla, Bunts Hostel, Dr B R Ambedkar Junction, Hampankatta, Clock Tower, and Hamilton Junction.

• Morning of September 18: Hamilton Junction, Clock Tower, Hampankatta, Dr B R Ambedkar Junction, KPT Junction, Nanthoor Circle, Pumpwell, Naguri, Bajal Cross (Praja Soudha), and Padil Junction.

Roadside parking along all designated VIP routes is strictly banned. However, authorities clarified that ambulances and emergency services will not face any movement restrictions.

Mandatory bypass and diversion routes

To prevent traffic congestion, the police have announced the following alternate routes:

• Badriya Junction to Hamilton Junction: Vehicles proceeding past Hotel Taj Vivanta towards Hamilton Junction must detour via Badriya Junction, Nileshwar Road, and Rosario Road.

• Hamilton Junction to Badriya Junction: Vehicles moving in the opposite direction must reroute via Hamilton Junction and Nellikai Road.

• Pumpwell and Padil axis: Traffic between Pumpwell and Padil via Naguri is diverted through Nanthoor Circle, Kaikamba, and Maroli, or the outer route of Thokkottu, Deralakatte, Mudipu, Boliyar, and Melkar.

• Bajal Cross and Kankanady: Vehicles plying between Bajal Cross (Praja Soudha) and Bajal or Kankanady railway station must bypass the Padil-Bajal route and use National Highway 66 via Jappinamogaru Dwara and Bajal.

• Thokkottu to Pumpwell: Inbound traffic from Thokkottu heading towards Pumpwell must enter the city via Mahakali Padpu and Mangaladevi.