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Onam week traffic rules kick in across Thiruvananthapuram today, August 24. City police will regulate movement daily from 2 pm to midnight. The curbs cover festival corridors, with illegal parking barred and designated lots notified. Expect diversions near Kanakakkunnu, Museum, PMG, Palayam and East Fort during evening events. Start early and consider buses to cut waiting at chokepoints.
The restrictions run through August 30, aligning with state Onam week events. Police advisories flag the Vellayambalam to Palayam stretch as sensitive, with traffic adjusted to crowd levels. Rail and airport travellers should plan buffers and use alternative routes around PMG and Museum. Crowded corridors may see intermittent closures for safety during peak programmes.
Thiruvananthapuram Onam traffic curbs: timings, hotspots, helplines
For live verification, rely on official channels. City traffic control numbers are 0471 2558731 and 9497930055, while the police control room is 9497960211. Dial 112 for emergencies. Kerala Police also posts updates on social media. Use the verified X and Facebook links on its Linktree and the City Police site.
| What | Details |
|---|---|
| Restriction window | 2 pm–12 am, August 24–30 |
| Traffic info | 0471 2558731 |
| Traffic PS (duty) | 9497930055 |
| Police control room | 9497960211 |
| Emergency | 112 |
Thiruvananthapuram Onam traffic diversions and no-parking corridors
Police have declared several roads emergency routes with no parking on both sides. These include Manmohan Bungalow–Statue–Vellayambalam–Althara–PHQ, and Althara–Manaveeyam–Keltron. Also listed are Vellayambalam–Keltron–Kanakakkunnu–Museum–Corporation Point–ARR Lamp. Corporation Point–Kanakanagar–Nandancode–Devaswom Board–TTC is similarly restricted. Diversions route traffic via Asan Square, CSN flyover, PMG, Plamoodu and Kumarapuram.
Thiruvananthapuram Onam parking zones and last‑mile tips
Use only notified parking grounds. From Neyyattinkara and Thiruvallam, use Attukal temple and Chala school grounds. Model School or TTC grounds are also available for that approach. From Kazhakkoottam, head to Kariavattom University campus or Greenfield Stadium. From Ulloor and MC Road, choose MG College ground. Near Museum and Kanakakkunnu, multi‑level facilities and college grounds handle parking.
Evening programmes draw crowds at Kanakakkunnu, Museum, Central Stadium, VJT Hall and Putharikandam. Board KSRTC buses earlier for these corridors; long‑distance specials are running for the season. Light showers are likely around 5 pm, so carry rain gear and plan last‑mile walks on lit footpaths. Expect tight monitoring with nearly 240 cameras and about 500 plainclothes personnel.