Archive · 16 Dec 2025
Bengaluru Police Enhance Security for Year-End
The traffic police in Bengaluru have made new temporary changes to the roads around the busy Marathahalli bridge.
These changes will start on December 22 and are meant to help reduce traffic and make it easier for people to travel every day.
The goal is to make the roads less crowded and smoother for everyone.
Additionally, the police are using drones and AI to keep people safe during the festive season.
They will be watching crowded areas like MG Road and Brigade Road to make sure everyone can celebrate safely.
The police are also working with private establishments to share their CCTV feeds to have better visibility.
They are focusing on the safety of women and children and will have special help desks set up.
The police have been practicing and planning to make sure they can respond quickly if anything goes wrong.
Bengaluru traffic police have implemented temporary road changes around the Marathahalli bridge to reduce congestion and ease daily commute.
The changes will be effective from December 22, 2025.
The Marathahalli bridge is one of the city's busiest lifelines.
Bengaluru Police are deploying drones, AI, and facial recognition to enhance security during the festive season.
High-risk points, including MG Road–Brigade Road junction and Koramangala 80 Feet Road, are under constant watch.
- Who
- Bengaluru traffic police and Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh
- What
- Implemented temporary road changes and enhanced security measures using drones and AI
- When
- From December 22, 2025
- Where
- Around the Marathahalli bridge and other high-risk points in Bengaluru
- Why
- To reduce traffic congestion, ease daily commute, and enhance safety during the festive season
Public Safety
Privacy Concerns
Surveillance Technology
Public Safety
Enhances public safety and crowd management.
Privacy Concerns
Raises concerns about privacy and surveillance.
- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Implementation Date
- December 22, 2025
- Purpose
- Reduce congestion and enhance safety during festive season
- Technology Used
- Drones, AI, facial recognition, real-time heat-map technology
- High-Risk Points
- MG Road–Brigade Road junction, Cauvery Emporium junction, St Mark’s–Brigade Road intersection, Church Street entry points, Koramangala 80 Feet Road, Sony World signal
- Expected Crowd
- 1 to 2 lakh people on New Year’s Eve
Sources
Bengaluru Traffic Alert: New Temporary Route Changes Rolled Out To Reduce Congestion | Check Map Video Here
To decongest Marathahalli Bridge Junction, Bengaluru police announce traffic curbs on trial basis
