Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru

Mangaluru, Oct 14: Motorists in Mangaluru can expect traffic congestion and diversions on key roads from 4 pm on October 15, as chief minister D K Shivakumar is scheduled to visit Sri Gokarnanatheshwara Temple in Kudroli for the Mangaluru Dasara celebrations.

In view of VIP security arrangements and the need to ensure smooth public movement, Mangaluru City police commissioner Sudhir Kumar Reddy has urged motorists and the public to follow police instructions, take alternative routes wherever possible and co-operate with the traffic management measures.

Key roads likely to witness congestion

Traffic congestion is expected on the following stretches:

• From KPT Circle via KSRTC and Lalbagh to Narayana Guru Circle.
• From Narayana Guru Circle via Mannagudda, Durga Mahal Junction, Kudroli Temple and Alake Bridge towards New Chitra Junction.
• Motorists using these routes have been advised to opt for alternative roads wherever possible to avoid delays.

Police issue traffic and parking advisory

The police have issued the following instructions ahead of the chief minister’s visit:

• Temporary traffic restrictions and diversions may be introduced along the VIP route. Motorists must follow the directions issued by police personnel.
• Parking will not be permitted on either side of roads along the VIP route.
• The public has been urged to avoid contributing to unnecessary congestion and plan essential journeys in advance. Emergency vehicles will be exempt from the restrictions

New Chitra–Durga Mahal stretch to be restricted

From 4 pm to 8 pm on October 15, motorists have been instructed to avoid the road between New Chitra Junction and Durga Mahal Junction, including travel in the opposite direction, and use alternative routes instead.

Devotees visiting Kudroli temple have been advised to park their vehicles on the cross roads in the Mannagudda–Gandhinagar area.

According to a statement issued by the City police commissioner, vehicle movement and parking will not be permitted on the main road leading to Kudroli temple during the specified hours.

The police have appealed to motorists, devotees and the general public to plan their journeys accordingly and extend their co-operation to ensure smooth traffic flow, public safety and the orderly conduct of the Mangaluru Dasara festivities.