Bengaluru, December 30: As Bengaluru prepares to welcome 2026, the city police have announced a comprehensive traffic and security plan to manage the large crowds expected at major celebration hubs. Effective from the evening of December 31, 2025, until the early hours of January 1, 2026, the measures include sweeping road closures in the Central Business District (CBD), a citywide ban on flyover access, and strict parking restrictions as the city welcomes the new year.

Approximately 20,000 personnel, along with 10 drones and 400 traffic wardens, will be deployed to ensure public safety and maintain order throughout the festivities and celebrations of the new year 2026. Bengaluru New Year 2026 Party Rules: Parties to End by 1 AM, Rave Parties and Alcohol to Minors Banned - Check Full Celebration Guidelines.

Bengaluru Police Issue Traffic Advisory for New Year 2026 Celebrations

2026 New Year Traffic Advisory

Bengaluru Traffic Advisory for New Year 2026 Celebrations

The heart of the city’s celebrations, including MG Road, Brigade Road, Church Street, and Residency Road, will transform into a vehicle-free zone starting at 8:00 PM on December 31. This restriction will remain in place until 2:00 AM on New Year's Day. Emergency services and police vehicles are the only exceptions to this rule.

On Brigade Road, authorities have implemented a one-way pedestrian system to prevent overcrowding. Revelers will only be allowed to walk from the MG Road junction toward the Opera House junction; movement in the opposite direction is strictly prohibited. Happy New Year 2026 Wishes Scam: Police Warn Against Clicking ‘Happy New Year’ Photos, WhatsApp Links and APK Files; How To Stay Safe.

Bengaluru Flyover Restrictions on New Year's Eve

To curb speeding and stunt riding, all flyovers across Bengaluru will be closed to traffic from 11:00 PM on December 31 to 6:00 AM on January 1. The only exception is the elevated expressway leading to Kempegowda International Airport (KIA). However, even on the airport expressway, two-wheelers will be banned during the same timeframe to minimize the risk of accidents.

New Year's Eve 2026 Celebrations: Parking Bans and Public Transport

Parking will be prohibited on major stretches, including MG Road, Brigade Road, and 100 Feet Road in Indiranagar, starting from 4:00 PM on Wednesday, December 31. Police have warned that any vehicles remaining in these zones after the deadline will be towed and penalised.

To facilitate travel, the Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP) has urged citizens to use public transport. Namma Metro has extended its services until 2:00 AM, though the MG Road station will be closed for entry and exit after 10:00 PM to manage platform crowds. Commuters are advised to use the Trinity or Cubbon Park stations instead.

Heightened security will be maintained in Indiranagar, Koramangala, and near major shopping centers like the Mall of Asia and Orion Mall. In Koramangala, traffic movement on 80 Feet Road and YD Math Road will be restricted, with specific parking zones designated at the BBMP grounds near Bethany School.

Police have established 166 drunk-driving checkpoints across the city. Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh emphasized a "zero-tolerance" policy for traffic violations, stating that AI-enabled cameras and "magic box" technology will be used to document and prosecute offenders in real-time. Dedicated women’s help desks and watchtowers have also been set up in high-footfall areas to ensure a safe environment for all attendees.

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