Traffic snarls back on Bengaluru's Outer Ring Road, commuters express frustration
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Traffic snarls back on Bengaluru's Outer Ring Road, commuters express frustration

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru’s Outer Ring Road, a crucial stretch lined with tech parks, is grappling with severe traffic congestion once again as ongoing infrastructure and civic projects disrupt the flow. Another user recounted being stuck for over 90 minutes while commuting from Marathahalli, saying, "Why there is so much traffic on Outer Ring Road from Marathahalli towards the tin factory?! "Due to ongoing metro work at Outer Ring Road Salem Railway Bridge, the traffic from Mahadevapura towards Marathahalli and from Marathahalli towards Mahadevapura will be slow. Instead of taking the KR Puram railway station route, they can turn left near Marathahalli Bridge, follow HAL Airport Road, and take a right at Suranjandas Road Junction.

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Bengaluru: Officials and ORRCA inspect Outer Ring Road, pledge key infrastructure fixes
1 week, 4 days ago

Bengaluru: Officials and ORRCA inspect Outer Ring Road, pledge key infrastructure fixes

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru's Outer Ring Road which often suffers with massive traffic congestion was jointly inspected conducted by ORR Companies Association and key civic authorities on Thursday. The officials took an early morning drive from Silk Board to KR Puram which focused on identifying critical infrastructure challenges and implementing actionable solutions to enhance road conditions, traffic flow, and commuter convenience. The officials …

Traffic Curbs On Bengaluru’s Old Airport & Varthur Road Today: Check Timings & Alternate Routes
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Traffic Curbs On Bengaluru’s Old Airport & Varthur Road Today: Check Timings & Alternate Routes

ABP News  

Bengaluru commuters are advised to brace for traffic disruptions on Friday as key roads face temporary restrictions owing to a high-profile VVIP visit and ongoing infrastructure projects. The authorities have imposed a three-hour traffic regulation on Old Airport Road and Varthur Road, while metro construction and flyover maintenance continue to affect other parts of the city. Restrictions At Old Airport, …

Bengaluru’s Electronics City flyover to remain closed at night for maintenance. Details
Trending News
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Bengaluru’s Electronics City flyover to remain closed at night for maintenance. Details

Hindustan Times  

The Electronics City flyover in Bengaluru will be inaccessible to all vehicles from 11 pm to 6 am until further notice due to major maintenance work. The National Highways Authority of India has taken up repair work on the Hosur Main Road Elevated Flyover, leading to temporary traffic restrictions. "From March 5 onwards, vehicular movement will be prohibited on both …

Bengaluru’s Outer Ring Road clogged with traffic, commuters take 2 hours to cover 3 km
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Bengaluru’s Outer Ring Road clogged with traffic, commuters take 2 hours to cover 3 km

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru’s Outer Ring Road witnessed severe traffic congestion on Wednesday, leaving commuters stranded for hours. Check out the post here: Officials attributed the heavy traffic to ongoing metro construction work at the Outer Ring Road Salem Railway Bridge. Recently, a Bengaluru resident took to social media to highlight the poor condition of the Outer Ring Road, calling it an "off-roading …

Bengaluru resident calls ORR an ‘off-roading adventure’ in viral video, internet reacts
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Bengaluru resident calls ORR an ‘off-roading adventure’ in viral video, internet reacts

Hindustan Times  

A Bengaluru resident recently took to social media to highlight the poor condition of the Outer Ring Road, calling it an "off-roading adventure" in the heart of Bellandur’s IT corridor. Several users echoed similar frustrations, pointing out the stark contrast between ORR’s high-end tech parks and its deteriorating roads. Watch the video here: The video shows broken footpaths, potholes, heavy …

Bengaluru ORR traffic woes near Sarjapur Road to continue for 45 more days, commuters urge work-from-home
1 month ago

Bengaluru ORR traffic woes near Sarjapur Road to continue for 45 more days, commuters urge work-from-home

Hindustan Times  

Traffic congestion on Bengaluru’s Outer Ring Road near the Sarjapur Road junction is expected to continue for another 45 days due to ongoing Bengaluru Metro construction work, while disruptions near HSR Layout are set to extend into the weekend, according to an official advisory. The Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited has been carrying out repairs on the flyover near HSR …

Aero India triggers jam, irks motorists in Bengaluru
1 month, 1 week ago

Aero India triggers jam, irks motorists in Bengaluru

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The fourth day of Aero India 2025 brought Bengaluru to a standstill, with a massive traffic jam on Ballari Road leading to Kempegowda International Airport, stranding thousands of vehicles for more than four kilometres. City traffic police issued advisories early in the day, urging motorists to avoid the stretch and use alternative routes due to bumper-to-bumper traffic. The traffic …

Bengaluru Traffic chaos: Metro construction, Aero India Show lead to massive jams on ORR
1 month, 1 week ago

Bengaluru Traffic chaos: Metro construction, Aero India Show lead to massive jams on ORR

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru witnessed severe traffic congestion on Wednesday as ongoing metro construction on the Outer Ring Road led to long delays for commuters. The primary congestion points were Marathahalli, Kadubeesanahalli, and HSR Layout, where the Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited was carrying out grid installation work. The situation was exacerbated by the ongoing Aero India show in North Bengaluru, which added …

Traffic eases on Outer Ring Road in Bengaluru as BMRCL girder launcher is repaired
1 month, 1 week ago

Traffic eases on Outer Ring Road in Bengaluru as BMRCL girder launcher is repaired

The Hindu  

After a day of severe traffic snarls, the Outer Ring Road flyover between 14th and 19th Main at HSR Layout in Bengaluru has been reopened for traffic, following the repair and removal of the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited girder launcher, traffic police confirmed on February 13. Commuters were directed towards Silk Board via 19th Main, resulting in heavy traffic …

Bengaluru's Outer Ring Road snarls: Traffic Police warns of heavy evening jam amid flyover closure
1 month, 1 week ago

Bengaluru's Outer Ring Road snarls: Traffic Police warns of heavy evening jam amid flyover closure

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru commuters using the Outer Ring Road faced severe traffic congestion on Tuesday morning as the flyover near HSR Layout, between Silk Board and Iblur, was closed for infrastructure work by the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited. In a post on X, the Bengaluru Traffic Police issued an advisory for ORR commuters traveling from Marathahalli towards Iblur and Silk Board. …

Bengaluru's HSR Layout flyover shut for metro work, causing major traffic disruptions on ORR
1 month, 1 week ago

Bengaluru's HSR Layout flyover shut for metro work, causing major traffic disruptions on ORR

Hindustan Times  

The flyover near Bengaluru’s HSR Layout has been shut down due to ongoing metro construction by the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited. The Bengaluru Traffic Police have issued an advisory urging commuters to take alternative routes to avoid congestion. Bengaluru Traffic Police have issued an advisory urging commuters to take alternative routes to avoid congestion. In an announcement on social …

Traffic congestion worsens in north Bengaluru as Aero India 2025 draws huge crowds
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Traffic congestion worsens in north Bengaluru as Aero India 2025 draws huge crowds

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru's Aero India Show 2025 led to severe traffic congestion across North Bengaluru on Tuesday morning, leaving thousands of vehicles stranded. Massive traffic chokes north Bengaluru amid Aero India 2025 Delegates stuck for hours Many commuters took to social media to express their disappointment over being stuck for hours. "People complaining about traffic jams in Prayagraj should call their friends …

Bengaluru Traffic Disruptions To Continue Today Over Metro Bridge Work, Protest
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru Traffic Disruptions To Continue Today Over Metro Bridge Work, Protest

ABP News  

Bengaluru traffic update: The traffic restrictions over the launch of the 65-metre composite girder across the Salem Bridge by Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd will continue in Bengaluru on Tuesday. Vehicles travelling from Marathahalli towards Tin Factory and Hebbal should take a left turn near the Marathahalli bridge, head along HAL Airport Road, and then turn right at Suranjandas Road …

Bengaluru: Traffic to be diverted on Outer Ring Road for girder launch. Check details
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru: Traffic to be diverted on Outer Ring Road for girder launch. Check details

Hindustan Times  

The traffic flow on Outer Ring Road near Doddanekkundi, close to Rainbow Hospital, will be significantly affected on January 27th and 28th due to the scheduled launch of a 65-meter composite girder across the Salem Bridge. Check out BTP post here: Traffic restrictions: A stretch of 200 meters from the Outer Ring Road, Marathahalli side, towards Tin Factory, will be …

Delhi traffic: On the road, but going nowhere
2 months ago

Delhi traffic: On the road, but going nowhere

Hindustan Times  

Most often, a city’s biggest bugbears affect neighbourhoods and regions differently. But, there’s one problem that unites Delhi residents like no other, one that’s impossible to ignore or evade — traffic. Between 1981 and 2023, the number of vehicles in the city increased 21 times, but the road length barely doubled – from 15,487km to 33,198km, according to Delhi traffic …

Bengaluru ranked as India's 2nd slowest city in terms of traffic in 2024, Kolkata takes lead
2 months, 1 week ago

Bengaluru ranked as India's 2nd slowest city in terms of traffic in 2024, Kolkata takes lead

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru's notorious traffic congestion has once again made global headlines. According to the 2024 TomTom Traffic Index, the city has been ranked as the world's third slowest city, trailing only behind Barranquilla and Kolkata. The Dutch location technology firm, TomTom, annually evaluates traffic conditions in major cities worldwide, and this year’s report has placed Bengaluru among the worst for traffic …

Bengaluru Chitra Santhe traffic advisory: Vehicles banned on key routes until 9 pm. Check details here
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru Chitra Santhe traffic advisory: Vehicles banned on key routes until 9 pm. Check details here

Hindustan Times  

The 22nd Chitra Santhe, organized by Chitrakala Parishat, will take place on Sunday at Kumara Krupa Road. In light of the event, Bengaluru’s traffic police have issued a detailed advisory, restricting vehicle movement on the stretch between Windsor Manor Junction and Shivananda Circle from 6 am to 9 pm. Traffic diversion details Towards Windsor Manor: Vehicles from Maurya Junction and …

Massive traffic jam near Bengaluru mall on Christmas, people walk 3 km abandoning vehicles
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Massive traffic jam near Bengaluru mall on Christmas, people walk 3 km abandoning vehicles

Hindustan Times  

North Bengluru's luxury mall saw a massive number of footfalls on Christmas evening and it led to traffic chaos in that part of the city. There was severe traffic congestion around the area, and Bengaluru Traffic Police suggested commuters choose alternate routes for travel. There was severe traffic congestion around the area and Bengaluru Traffic Police suggested commuters to choose …

Bengaluru Christmas: Popular churches likely to see a massive crowd, traffic advisory issued
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3 months ago

Bengaluru Christmas: Popular churches likely to see a massive crowd, traffic advisory issued

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru is all set to see massive Christmas celebrations and traffic police have issued an advisory for commuters. Alternative Routes Vehicles moving from Davis road towards HM road can take right turn on Davis Road at John Armstrong Road junction and proceed straight ahead, take a left turn on Viviani road and continue straight ahead, take left turn on Cookson …

Bengaluru landowners may face tax hike due to PRR project: Report
4 months, 1 week ago

Bengaluru landowners may face tax hike due to PRR project: Report

Hindustan Times  

In a potential setback for Bengaluru landowners, hundreds of farmers whose properties are being acquired for the city’s Peripheral Ring Road may face tax liabilities on the compensation they receive, Deccan Herald reported. According to the DH report, the Bangalore Development Authority is acquiring approximately 2,560 acres of land under the Land Acquisition Act of 1894, which doesn’t include the …

Traffic Gridlock Grips Bengaluru as Holiday Rush Sets in
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Traffic Gridlock Grips Bengaluru as Holiday Rush Sets in

The Hindu  

Bengaluru faces major traffic gridlock amid holiday rush. Roads surrounding bus stations and railway stations in the city experienced significant congestion, resulting in severe gridlock owing to the holiday rush. The situation turned worse in the night, when the outgoing traffic, especially buses, increased. Even several residential neighbourhoods were caught in the web of traffic jams as residents prepared for …

Major roadworks in Bengaluru to affect commute for 30 days. Check alternate routes
7 months ago

Major roadworks in Bengaluru to affect commute for 30 days. Check alternate routes

Hindustan Times  

The Bengaluru traffic police department has issued a fresh advisory amid road development work undertaken by the city's civic administrative agency, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, listing key roads where vehicles will be prohibited, as well as alternate routes. {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} Traffic will be restricted on the following key roads, the advisory stated: Cubbon Pete main road: from Avenue road …

Commuters get stuck for hours in Bengaluru’s Hebbal as 45-minute rain brings traffic to a standstill
7 months ago

Commuters get stuck for hours in Bengaluru’s Hebbal as 45-minute rain brings traffic to a standstill

The Hindu  

A mere 45-minute spell of rain led to traffic congestion all over Bengaluru for three hours on Monday, August 19, with Hebbal and Outer Ring Road being the worst affected areas. With 3.3-kilometre traffic congestion on Ballari Road, many commuters from North Bengaluru took more than two hours to get to the other side of Hebbal flyover between 3 p.m. …

Traffic jam on Bengaluru-Mysuru highway
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Traffic jam on Bengaluru-Mysuru highway

The Hindu  

Traffic jam at NICE Road Junction at Kengeri, on Bengaluru-Mysuru highway, as BJP-JD supporters gather for a padayatra on August 3, 2024. The padayatra from Bengaluru to Mysuru has been organised to create awareness among people about the alleged multi-crore scams of Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Schedule Tribes Development Corporation Limited and the Mysuru Urban Development Authority. Traffic movement in and …

Stuck in Bengaluru traffic, commuters have an eerie encounter with 2 creepy faces. Watch
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Stuck in Bengaluru traffic, commuters have an eerie encounter with 2 creepy faces. Watch

Hindustan Times  

Commuters in Bengaluru, known for its notorious traffic jams, had an eerie experience recently while being stuck in one of the gridlocks in the city as they had the view of a car in front of them with two creepy faces staring at them. X Seshal Jain posted a short clip earlier this week showing his view of a cab …

Pothole-riddled airport link road in Bengaluru causes frustration and safety concerns
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Pothole-riddled airport link road in Bengaluru causes frustration and safety concerns

The Hindu  

The alternative road connecting the eastern parts of Bengaluru to Kempegowda International Airport via Bagalur and Begur, known as the Airport Link Road, is a motorist’s nightmare. Local residents complain about large potholes at Hennur junction, Kothanur, K Narayanapura, Mittaganahalli junction, and Bagalur junction Airport employee and residents demand urgent repairs Prakash Murthy, an airport employee who frequently travels on …

1 km stretch on Bengaluru's Banerghatta road to be shut for an year. Here is why
11 months, 3 weeks ago

1 km stretch on Bengaluru's Banerghatta road to be shut for an year. Here is why

Hindustan Times  

A part of Bengaluru’s Bannerghatta road will be shut for a year due to the ongoing metro construction, said Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited in an announcement. The one-kilometre stretch from the MICO signal to Anepalya junction will be disabled from April 1 for the commuting as Lakkasandra underground metro station is under construction. Here is why In an announcement, …

After 7 years, Lucknow finally gets Outer Ring Road
1 year ago

After 7 years, Lucknow finally gets Outer Ring Road

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW The state capital on Monday finally got its eight-lane 104-km Outer Ring Road after a wait of seven years as Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during a grand ceremony in Gurugram, virtually inaugurated three packages of the road, constructed at a cost of ₹5,500 crore, in the presence of defence minister Rajnath Singh and chief minister Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow. …

Farmers’ protest: Highway commuters from Chandigarh tricity area stuck in slow lane
1 year, 1 month ago

Farmers’ protest: Highway commuters from Chandigarh tricity area stuck in slow lane

Hindustan Times  

With the Haryana government partially blocking the Ambala-Chandigarh national highway -152 in wake of the farmers’ proposed ‘Delhi Chalo’ march on February 13, commuters headed to the Capital were a hassled lot on Sunday as traffic on the Zirakpur-Ambala highway moved at snail’s pace. Commuters had to take longer alternative routes as Haryana authorities sealed the Dera Bassi-Ambala border near …

Traffic jam turns worse on Tiruchi-Chennai Bypass
1 year, 2 months ago

Traffic jam turns worse on Tiruchi-Chennai Bypass

The Hindu  

With the Chennai Bypass in Tiruchi turning out to be a major traffic bottleneck on the Chennai-Tiruchi-Madurai National Highway section, following the closure of an overbridge on one of the carriageways, the district administration has announced traffic diversions on various highways around Tiruchi in an attempt to reduce the volume of traffic passing through the city. Traffic diversion Meanwhile, the …

Christmas day sees traffic mayhem in Manali, Mumbai-Pune Expressway
1 year, 3 months ago

Christmas day sees traffic mayhem in Manali, Mumbai-Pune Expressway

Live Mint  

The celebrations around Christmas and New Year are forcing people to drive towards their favorite destinations. Similar was the case with the Mumbai-Pune Expressway and Bengaluru, where tourists were marred by long traffic jams, vehicle breakdowns, etc. The social media remained abuzz with visuals where tourists planning to find solace in the mountains found themselves in the middle of chaos …

Massive traffic jams across Bengaluru ahead of Deepavali, police alert commuters
1 year, 4 months ago

Massive traffic jams across Bengaluru ahead of Deepavali, police alert commuters

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru saw massive traffic jams on Friday and Saturday nights, ahead of the Deepavali festival. Massive traffic jams across Bengaluru ahead of Deepavali, cops alert commuters Places like Hosur Road, Mysuru Road, Krishnarajapuram and Bannerghatta saw unusual traffic snarls. In an X post, the police said, “Mysore Road, Satellite Bus Station has deployed extra buses due to Diwali festival, there …

Bengaluru traffic jam: How to arrive at Kempegowda Airport on time | Here's a smart trick
1 year, 4 months ago

Bengaluru traffic jam: How to arrive at Kempegowda Airport on time | Here's a smart trick

India TV News  

Trending news: Bengaluru is popularly known for its traffic jams and extremely lengthy commutes. Jain posted a screenshot from a ride-sharing app that displayed an astonishing travel time of 132 minutes to cover the distance of 45.3 kilometres between Bengaluru city and the airport. In his funny caption, Vishal Jain provided a Bengaluru survival tip for those intending to pick …

Bengaluru Lags Behind In Tax Collection, Karnataka Deputy CM
1 year, 5 months ago

Bengaluru Lags Behind In Tax Collection, Karnataka Deputy CM

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said clearing encroachment of storm water drains has not come to halt in Bengaluru city but officials concerned are taking up the clearance of storm water drains on priority basis. Adding, he said, officials concerned have been given a free hand in clearing encroachments and the State Government would not interfere in encroachment clearance. …

Bengaluru Traffic vs 'Gurujam': Viral Video of Gurugram Road Has People Drawing Comparisons
1 year, 5 months ago

Bengaluru Traffic vs 'Gurujam': Viral Video of Gurugram Road Has People Drawing Comparisons

News 18  

If you live in Gurugram, you know the traffic situation can get bad, especially during the peak hours. This was when a massive jam on Bengaluru’s Outer Ring Road caused massive problems for commuters leading the Joint Commissioner of Traffic to issue an official statement about what caused the nightmarish roadblock. Here, have a look for yourself: I was told …

Bengaluru traffic: Traffic police draws measures to avoid congestions during peak hours
1 year, 5 months ago

Bengaluru traffic: Traffic police draws measures to avoid congestions during peak hours

Hindustan Times  

The members of Outer Ring Road Companies Association met Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday and discussed a plan to avoid traffic congestion during the peak hours on the city's ORR stretch. Vehicles stranded in a massive traffic congestion in Outer Ring Road corridor in Bengaluru on Sep 27. Bengaluru’s joint commissioner of police for traffic MN Anucheth …

TRAFFIC CHAOS | Road ahead for gridlocked Bengaluru: Congestion pricing or parking reform?
1 year, 5 months ago

TRAFFIC CHAOS | Road ahead for gridlocked Bengaluru: Congestion pricing or parking reform?

Hindustan Times  

A nightmarish traffic jam descended on Bengaluru’s roads on Wednesday evening as many residents looked to get away from the city ahead of a long weekend. “Traffic congestion in Bengaluru could deter investors, which is one of the reasons it could be a major concern for the government,” said the report titled Karnataka’s Decade -- Roadmap to $ 1 Trillion. …

'Build more metro lines': Netizens fume as Bengaluru traffic worsens
1 year, 5 months ago

'Build more metro lines': Netizens fume as Bengaluru traffic worsens

Hindustan Times  

On September 27, Bengaluru's tech corridor, Outer Ring Road, faced a massive traffic jam, leaving hundreds of people stuck for hours. Vehicles stranded in a massive traffic congestion in Outer Ring Road corridor in Bengaluru on Wednesday. Here's what people are saying about the Bengaluru traffic jam: A few individuals stated the problems that residents face in Bengaluru. As Eid-e-Milad …

Bengaluru: Massive traffic jam on tech corridor on September 27
1 year, 5 months ago

Bengaluru: Massive traffic jam on tech corridor on September 27

Live Mint  

Bengaluru, the Silicon City of India, is popularly known for its traffic problems as it was ranked second in the slowest place to drive through in the world last year. Once again, the city's tech corridor ‘Outer Ring Road ’ witnessed massive traffic congestion on Wednesday due to various reasons including protests against the Cauvery River water row, Ganesh Visarjan, …

Bengaluru’s tech corridor witnesses massive traffic gridlock
1 year, 5 months ago

Bengaluru’s tech corridor witnesses massive traffic gridlock

The Hindu  

The tech corridor alongside the Outer Ring Road witnessed traffic gridlock, which lasted for around four hours in the evening on Wednesday ahead of the weekend, preceded by the Eid Milad holiday on Thursday and the call for Karnataka bandh on Friday. According to regular commuters and traffic police, ORR witnessed traffic snarls throughout the day, and many officegoers took …

Pedestrian negligence, reckless driving leading to accidents on Bengaluru’s Outer Ring Road
1 year, 6 months ago

Pedestrian negligence, reckless driving leading to accidents on Bengaluru’s Outer Ring Road

The Hindu  

Bengaluru’s Outer Ring Road, a prominent thoroughfare notorious for traffic congestion in the city, serves as the vital link connecting over 500 IT companies on the stretch. Recent findings by the traffic police have pinpointed no fewer than 26 locations along this route, referred to as “accident black spots”, where the highest number of accidents have been recorded. At another …

This is how Bengaluru’s longest cycle lane disappeared slowly
1 year, 6 months ago

This is how Bengaluru’s longest cycle lane disappeared slowly

The Hindu  

Following the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Bengaluru underwent a notable alteration in its mobility landscape. Bengaluru’s bicycle mayor Sathya Sankaran, and other dedicated cyclists who were instrumental in making the authorities establish the lane, along with individuals who cycle to work, expressed frustration with the authorities for eliminating the lane citing metro work. Unfortunately, with the commencement of …

Ban on slow-moving vehicles on Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway likely to cause traffic snarls, increase risk of accidents on service roads, fear commuters
1 year, 7 months ago

Ban on slow-moving vehicles on Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway likely to cause traffic snarls, increase risk of accidents on service roads, fear commuters

The Hindu  

As the National Highways Authority of India has banned two-wheelers, autos, and other slow-moving vehicles on the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway from August 1, residents of villages and towns along the expressway fear that service roads, already plagued by several problems, is likely to face traffic snarls especially during peak hours and weekends. When The Hindu visited the expressway on Friday, there …

Lucknow: Think twice before buying plots along Outer Ring Road
1 year, 7 months ago

Lucknow: Think twice before buying plots along Outer Ring Road

Hindustan Times  

With homebuyers falling prey to misleading According to NHAI guidelines, the sale of agricultural land within 90 metres of both sides of the Outer Ring Road and all national highways is prohibited as the space is required for future road expansion. “The development authority has identified 70 illegal plotting alongside the Outer Ring Road. District magistrate Surya Pal Gangwar, in …

Heavy rain, traffic snarls add to commuters’ woes in Bengaluru
1 year, 9 months ago

Heavy rain, traffic snarls add to commuters’ woes in Bengaluru

Hindustan Times  

Light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms lashed Bengaluru on Tuesday, throwing normal life out of gear as commuters faced traffic snarls in several areas. According to the city traffic police, commuters experienced long traffic jams in several central business areas, including Majestic, Shanti Nagar, Corporation Circle, Shivajinagar, Mysuru Road, KR Market, Magadi Road and Vijaya Nagar; while heavy showers left …

TB Road jams to ease, Mumbra bypass nears completion
1 year, 9 months ago

TB Road jams to ease, Mumbra bypass nears completion

Hindustan Times  

NAVI MUMBAI: The heavy traffic jams on the Thane-Belapur road due to the Mumbra bypass work leading to diversion of traffic to Navi Mumbai, is soon expected to end. Navi Mumbai, India - June 6, 2023:Thane-Belapur heavy traffic jams expected to ease soon as Mumbra by pass work nears completion at Mahape in Navi Mumbai, India, on Tuesday, June 6, …

Bengaluru Traffic Horror: Enraged Citizens Call 'Work From Road' A New Era In City
1 year, 10 months ago

Bengaluru Traffic Horror: Enraged Citizens Call 'Work From Road' A New Era In City

News 18  

Many commuters were forced to abandon their vehicles or return home after getting stuck in a nightmarish traffic jam in Bengaluru on Tuesday morning. A frustrated local wrote, “If traffic police concentrate on traffic management rather than hiding behind trees or pillars to collect fines, these types of cases would not occur.” If traffic police concentrate on traffic management rather …

Roads to avoid ahead of PM Modi's rally in Bengaluru today
1 year, 10 months ago

Roads to avoid ahead of PM Modi's rally in Bengaluru today

Hindustan Times  

Prime minister Narendra Modi will be setting foot in Karnataka capital Bengaluru today to attend public gatherings and hold a roadshow. In this view, the Bengaluru traffic police issued a fresh advisory to for commuters to avoid congestions and ensure safety of the PM. Here are the roads to avoid today: Old Airport Road, Cambridge Layout Road, Dickenson Road, Cubbon …

Commuters fed up of government apathy, start online petition to highlight traffic snarls at Kaggadasapura railway crossing
2 years, 4 months ago

Commuters fed up of government apathy, start online petition to highlight traffic snarls at Kaggadasapura railway crossing

The Hindu  

Commuters taking the Kaggadasapura Railway Crossing in East Bengaluru, who have been facing traffic congestion during peak hours, have started an petition online after facing log jams leading to 3-4 hours of delay. Five traffic officials often work regularly to clear the backup at the railway crossing, which shows the enormity of the problem,” said a resident. “It is a …

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