{
  "id": 12171266,
  "title": "White topping work on Race Course Road, traffic diversions for 60 days",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/white-topping-work-on-race-course-road-traffic-diversions-for-60-days",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T14:52:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/white-topping-work-on-race-course-road-traffic-diversions-for-60-days/article71544559.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Starting Monday (October 5), traffic movement on key stretches of Race Course Road will be restricted for 60 days as the Greater Bengaluru Authority initiates white-topping work, according to the High Grounds Traffic Police. The construction work will be carried out on the road segment between Maurya Junction and Hare Krishna Road Junction, encompassing the installation of stormwater drains, sewage lines, and utility infrastructure. To manage the traffic situation, all vehicles traveling from Shivananda Junction towards Maurya Junction, as well as from Trilight Junction on Race Course Road towards Maurya Junction, will be prohibited. The traffic diversions are expected to continue for a period of 60 days. The traffic police have urged motorists to adhere to the alternative routes provided and cooperate during the restricted period.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "White-topping work begins on Race Course Road October 5",
    "Traffic restricted between Maurya and Hare Krishna junctions",
    "Alternative routes urged for 60-day construction period"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}