# Bengaluru road shut for two months for white-topping 2026-09-16T21:11:38+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The stretch between Maurya Circle Junction and the old Congress office on Race Course Road in Bengaluru will be closed to all vehicular traffic for two months starting immediately. The closure is to allow civic authorities to carry out white-topping work on the road. Motorists have been advised to use alternative routes. The project is part of ongoing efforts to improve road durability and reduce dust in the city. No further details on traffic diversion plans were provided by the authorities. ## Indian Opinion Analysis White-topping, which overlays asphalt roads with concrete, is a standard Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) method to extend road life and cut maintenance costs. This closure affects a key connector near the old Congress office and Maurya Circle, a junction that links to major corridors. Commuters on Race Course Road will likely face longer travel times until mid-November. The BBMP's track record with similar deadlines has been mixed, residents will be watching whether the two-month timeline is met without repeated extensions. ## Coverage - deccanherald.com Tags: BBMP, Bengaluru, Maurya Circle, Race Course Road Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/bengaluru-road-shut-for-two-months-for-white-topping/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/bengaluru-road-shut-for-two-months-for-white-topping/#story-in-brief