Mangaluru: The city is set to witness increased traffic and several road closures as the Governor, Chief Minister, and other dignitaries participate in an event at TMA Pai Hall on May 25 and 26. In light of this, the police department has issued a traffic advisory, urging motorists to take alternative routes to avoid congestion.

Traffic Restrictions and Alternate Routes:

- MG Road: All medians on MG Road from Navbharat Circle through PVS towards Ladyhill Circle will be closed. Motorists at Besant Junction, Kodialguthu Cross, Ballalbagh Junction, and Nehru Avenue Junction should use alternative routes.

- Areas Likely to Experience Increased Traffic: Kottara Chowki, Kuntikana, KPT, Nantoor, BJ, Bunts Hostel, Dr. Ambedkar Circle, Horticulture Junction, Balmatta, Hampanakatte, Coastal Circle, Kankanadi, Pumpwell, and Thokkottu.

- Specific Route Changes:

  - Vehicles traveling from Hampanakatte via Bunts Hostel to Ladyhill should use Karangalpadi or Bharat Beedi Junction.

  - Motorists using roads joining MG Road from PVS Junction to Ladyhill Circle should take Bejai Church Road or Kudroli Road.

- Designated Bus Routes:

  - K.S. Rao Road, M.G. Road, and all city, express, and government buses plying through Bunts Hostel are to move through Hampanakatta, Dr. Ambedkar Circle, Balmatta, Horticulture Junction, and Kadri Junction to Nantoor.

  - Buses heading towards State Bank via Kottara Chowki should pass through Nantoor.

  - Buses entering and leaving Bejai Government Bus Stand should use the Kuntika Junction of the National Highway.

Parking Restrictions:

- Parking is prohibited on MG Road from PVS Junction to Lalbagh Junction, from PVS Junction to Bunts Hostel Junction, and on both sides of the road from Lalbagh Junction to KPT Junction.

The Mangaluru City Commissioner of Police has announced these measures to ensure smooth traffic flow during the event. Motorists are advised to plan their travel accordingly and cooperate with the traffic police to minimize inconvenience.

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Jaipur (PTI): Three men were killed and another injured after a car overturned on Mandrella Road in Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu on Sunday, police said.

The accident occurred when a stray animal came in front of the moving car, due to which the driver lost control over the vehicle, they said.

"The vehicle overturned, jumped several metres and fell into a farm. Three men travelling in the car died on the spot, while one was critically injured," the police said.

The deceased were identified as Vijay, Gaurav and Sunil, all residents of Jhunjhunu. The injured, Jitendra, was given primary treatment and later referred to Jaipur in a critical condition.

The police said the victims were returning from a bhajan programme in Sonasar.