Bangalore New Year 2026: Traffic Advisory for Expats & Visitors 🎉

Planning to step out in Bangalore on 31st Dec 2025 – New Year’s Eve? Please note major traffic restrictions and parking rules across key party zones to ensure a safe and smooth celebration.
🚧 Major Restricted Areas (8:00 PM – 2:00 AM)
Vehicle entry is not allowed (except emergency services) in:
MG Road
Brigade Road
Church Street
Residency Road
St. Marks Road
Rest House Road
Museum Road
➡️ These areas will be pedestrian-only in certain stretches, especially Brigade Road (one-way walking only).
🚗 Parking Restrictions (from 4:00 PM onwards)
No parking allowed on:
MG Road (Anil Kumble Circle to Trinity Circle)
Brigade Road
Church Street
Residency Road
Museum Road
Rest House Road
🚨 Vehicles not removed by 4:00 PM may be fined or towed.
🅿️ Approved Parking Locations
UB City
Garuda Mall
Shivajinagar BMTC Complex (1st Floor)
Kamaraj Road (designated stretch)
🚕 Cab / Auto Pick-up & Drop-off Points
Use only designated zones like:
Trinity Circle
BRV Junction
CTO Junction
Cubbon Park Metro
Mall of Asia & Orion Mall designated gates
📍 Ride-hailing apps may redirect you to these official points.
🚌 Public Transport is Highly Recommended
Extra BMTC buses & Tempo Travellers will operate from:
Anil Kumble Junction
Trinity Circle
Mayo Hall
Madiwala Checkpost
Namma Metro is the safest option to reach CBD areas.
📍 Other High-Alert Zones
Koramangala (YD Math Road & surroundings)
Indiranagar (100 ft Road, 12th Main, ITPL Road)
Mall of Asia & Orion Mall areas
Expect temporary diversions and parking bans.
🚨 Safety & Enforcement
166 drunk-driving checkpoints
92 locations monitored for rash driving & stunts
50 flyovers closed (11:00 PM – 6:00 AM)
Drones, traffic wardens & police patrols active
Emergency helpline: 112
🙏 Important Advice for Expats
✔️ Avoid driving after drinking
✔️ Use Metro, BMTC, cabs, or autos
✔️ Follow police instructions
✔️ Plan early & park only in approved zones
Let’s welcome 2026 safely and responsibly 🥳
Wishing everyone in Bangalore a Happy & Accident-Free New Year!