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Bengaluru Marathon Causes Massive Traffic Jams; Key Roads Closed, Alternate Routes Provided
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News18•27-09-2026, 08:46
Bengaluru Marathon Causes Massive Traffic Jams; Key Roads Closed, Alternate Routes Provided
- •The Wipro Bengaluru Marathon saw over 45,000 runners participate, starting from Sri Kanteerava Stadium.
- •The marathon route included major landmarks like Vidhana Soudha, Cubbon Park, and Ulsoor Lake.
- •Sunday morning commuters faced severe traffic jams on KR Circle, Vidhana Soudha, and Cubbon Park Road due to the event.
- •Several key roads, including Kasturba Road, MG Road, Queens Road, and Central Street, were closed to traffic.
- •Alternative routes have been arranged for vehicles coming from JC Road and Hosur Road/Koramangala side.
Key Questions Answered
The Wipro Bengaluru Marathon caused significant traffic jams across the city on September 27, 2026, with over 45,000 runners participating in the event.
Traffic was prohibited on several major thoroughfares including Kasturba Road, MG Road, Queens Road, Central Street, Cubbon Road, Link Road, Dickenson Road, and Raja Ram Mohan Roy Road.
DCM Dr. G. Parameshwara, MP Tejasvi Surya, Mandira Bedi, Ranjitha Ghosh, and Irina Ghosh were among the prominent dignitaries who took part in the marathon.
