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Planning a Bengaluru to Mysuru drive on Sunday, October 4? Expect early diversions. L’Étape Mysuru, a Tour de France amateur race, runs 6:00–10:30 am. Police will enforce rolling closures as about 1,500 cyclists start near Kote Anjaneyaswamy Temple, beside the Palace’s North Gate. Check the route and timings before departure.
Core corridors face staggered blocks across the Palace loop and the hill approach. Anticipate controls on D. Devaraj Urs Road, Ramaswamy Circle, 100‑Feet Road, Gun House Circle and Nanjangud Road. The course climbs Chamundi Hill via Uttanahalli, then returns by Lalith Mahal Road, Sangolli Rayanna Circle, MRC Signal, Karanji Lake Bund, finishing on M.K. Irani Road.
Mysuru traffic diversions: closures, timings and what reopens after 10:30 am
Closures begin 6:00 am and lift after 10:30 am, subject to race progress. Intersections will be manned, with barricades advancing ahead of packs. Expect crowding around Nazarbad, as the race base and expo operate at Chamundi Vihar Stadium. Through traffic should prefer the Outer Ring Road during the window to skirt central choke points.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Closure window | 6:00–10:30 am (rolling, police‑managed) |
| Start area | Kote Anjaneyaswamy Temple, Palace North Gate |
| Impact hotspots | Palace loop, Devaraj Urs Road, Gun House, Nanjangud Road, Chamundi Hill climb |
| Suggested detour | Outer Ring Road via Manipal Hospital Junction |
| Best Bengaluru departure | Before 5:30 am or after 11:00 am |
Bengaluru weekend trippers: best departure times and detours
Leaving Bengaluru before 5:30 am helps clear Srirangapatna and the Palace roads early. Starting after 11:00 am avoids reopened bottlenecks. On National Highway 275, exit at Manipal Hospital Junction and use the Ring Road to reach Siddhartha Layout, Lalith Mahal, or KRS Road hotels. Watch for temporary no‑entry boards near central circles.
Parking near Palace and central corridors
Need to park near the core? Use designated Palace visitor lots on the west and south perimeters. Avoid stopping at the North Gate and Kote Anjaneyaswamy frontage during closures. For Nazarbad plans, Karanji Lake side pockets often ease spillover. Follow officers’ instructions and signboards to keep lanes moving.
KSRTC and rail options for October 4 travel
Prefer buses or trains if flexible. KSRTC runs frequent departures from Bengaluru’s Mysuru Road Satellite Bus Stand through the morning. Fast trains, including Shatabdi and Vande Bharat, operate on Sundays; several arrivals land after 11:00 am, aligning with reopened routes. Check live schedules before you set out.