Bumper-to-bumper traffic on Andhra Pradesh highways
3 days, 7 hours ago

Bumper-to-bumper traffic on Andhra Pradesh highways

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: National Highways in the State have been witnessing bumper-to-bumper traffic since Friday night as thousands of people flock to their hometowns in view of Sankranti. Private vehicles, and RTC buses, created beelines at toll plazas, particularly at Keesara on the Hyderabad-Vijayawada NH, and at Eluru, and Kovvur. Officials have opened seven toll booths for vehicles heading from Hyderabad to Vijayawada and three for incoming traffic. Vehicles bound for Eluru, Godavari districts, and Vizag, are now diverted via the West bypass road from Guntupalli.

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Traffic gridlocked with people heading to hometowns for Sankranti
3 days, 16 hours ago

Traffic gridlocked with people heading to hometowns for Sankranti

The Hindu  

Railway stations, bus stations, and transit hubs like L.B. The Panthangi Toll Plaza, located along National Highway 65, witnessed bumper-to-bumper traffic, albeit with vehicles moving steadily. To manage the flow of vehicles, 12 out of the toll plaza’s 16 lanes were dedicated exclusively to traffic heading towards Vijayawada from Hyderabad. Meanwhile, the Rachakonda Police were actively engaged in managing vehicular …

Hyderabad | Traffic restrictions around Yousufguda on Friday evening for Daaku Maharaaj’s pre-release event
5 days, 4 hours ago

Hyderabad | Traffic restrictions around Yousufguda on Friday evening for Daaku Maharaaj’s pre-release event

The Hindu  

The arterial roads in Hyderabad’s Yousufguda, around Kotla Vijaya Bhaskar Reddy Stadium, might witness traffic congestion on Friday evening to night as the Hyderabad Traffic police announced traffic restrictions and diversions for the pre-release event of the movie Daaku Maharaaj scheduled to be held at Yousufguda Battalion, Police Lines from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. The police have issued a …

UP Govt makes 7 toll booths toll-free for Mahakumbh 2025
4 weeks, 2 days ago

UP Govt makes 7 toll booths toll-free for Mahakumbh 2025

India Today  

With the Mahakumbh 2024 drawing near, the Prayagraj district is gearing up to host an estimated 40 crore devotees from India and abroad. To ensure smooth travel for pilgrims, the Uttar Pradesh government has announced a waiver on toll taxes for private vehicles on key routes leading to the city during the festival. This toll exemption, effective at seven major …

Bengaluru to get new flyover soon, big relief for 2 lakh vehicles daily as traffic jams will be eased
1 month, 1 week ago

Bengaluru to get new flyover soon, big relief for 2 lakh vehicles daily as traffic jams will be eased

India TV News  

To ease traffic jams in Bengaluru and on the way to Kempegowda International Airport, the National Highways Authority of India is planning a new flyover near Sadahalli Junction. The new flyover will be constructed at this busy junction to ensure hassle-free travel for vehicles heading to the airport via Hebbal. 13-km-long flyover addresses traffic woes To manage the heavy traffic …

To curb tailbacks, four Tamil Nadu toll plazas to be monitored via GIS
2 months ago

To curb tailbacks, four Tamil Nadu toll plazas to be monitored via GIS

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: In the wake of complaints about long waiting time at toll plazas, the National Highways Authority of India has decided to monitor four plazas, including Vanagaram and Surapattu plazas on the Chennai Bypass, using Geographic Information System -based software for real-time tracking. The initiative is part of NHAI’s plan to monitor around 100 toll plazas that experience heavy traffic …

Traffic diversions in Coimbatore in view of CM’s visit
2 months, 1 week ago

Traffic diversions in Coimbatore in view of CM’s visit

The Hindu  

The police have announced traffic diversions in Coimbatore city on Tuesday and Wednesday in view of the visit of Chief Minister M.K. All government and private buses that come from Tiruppur, Erode and Salem to the city between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. have been asked to enter Sinthamani Pudur from Neelambur and pass via Ondipudur, Singanallur, Ramanathapuram, Sungam roundabout, …

Traffic Gridlock Grips Bengaluru as Holiday Rush Sets in
2 months, 2 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 …

Traffic Diversion for Milad-Un-Nabi
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Traffic Diversion for Milad-Un-Nabi

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: In connection with the Milad-un-Nabi peace procession birth anniversary of Prophet Mohammed the Muslim community will be taking out processions in Hyderabad city on Thursday. The main procession will start from Syed Quadri Chaman, Gulam Murtuza Colony, Falaknuma and proceed through Falaknuma Crossroads, Aliabad Crossroads, Lal Darwaza Crossroads, Charminar, Gulzar House, Madina, Nayapul Bridge, Salarjung Museum, Salajung Rotary, Purani …

Bengaluru Traffic Police Issues Advisory For Krishna Janmashtami
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru Traffic Police Issues Advisory For Krishna Janmashtami

News 18  

Ahead of the Krishna Janmashtami festival on Monday, the Bengaluru traffic police issued a fresh advisory on Saturday. As per the advisory signed by Deputy Commissioner of Police for Traffic in the East Division of Bengaluru Kuldeep Kumar R. Jain, “In view of Krishna Janmashtami Festival on Devasandra main road Sri Venugopala swamy Temple, under K R Pura Traffic Police …

Traffic jam on Bengaluru-Mysuru highway
5 months, 1 week 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 …

Road links between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana cut off due to flash floods
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Road links between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana cut off due to flash floods

The Hindu  

The road links between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have been cut off in the NTR District due to the flash floods and heavy rains lashing the region for the last 48 hours. “The Konda Vaagu, Kattaleru, Padamata Vaagu, Jalleru and Gurrala Vaagu streams have been in spate causing severe inconvenience to the passengers travelling in the border villagers,” the locals …

Traffic diversions for Chandrababu Naidu’s swearing in
7 months ago

Traffic diversions for Chandrababu Naidu’s swearing in

Deccan Chronicle  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, chief ministers and governors of neighbouring states, apart from union ministers are expected to take part in the swearing-in ceremony.According to a press release issued by district superintendent of police Adnan Nayeem Asmi, vehicles travelling towards Chennai from Visakhapatnam will be diverted via Kathipudi and National Highway 216 to Ongole. Losari bridge, Narasapuram, Amalapuram, Kakinada and …

Chandragiri Region of Tirupati Turning a Hotspot for Road Accidents
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Chandragiri Region of Tirupati Turning a Hotspot for Road Accidents

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: Safety concerns have emerged after Chandragiri area of Tirupati district has turned into a hotspot for road accidents. Noticing the increasing trend of accidents, transport authorities have deployed signage, asking motorists to exercise utmost caution and strictly adhere to traffic regulations. "We are implementing awareness campaigns to promote responsible driving, deploying additional traffic personnel, and installing speed-detection cameras," a …

Elections: Toll plazas on Hyderabad-Vijayawada highway witness massive traffic snarls
8 months ago

Elections: Toll plazas on Hyderabad-Vijayawada highway witness massive traffic snarls

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Traffic movement was disrupted on the ever-busy Hyderabad-Vijayawada national highway as thousands of people residing in the city headed to their native places in Andhra Pradesh to cast their vote on May 13. Patangi near Choutuppal in Suryapet district, which is the first toll gate, which the motorists have to cross while proceeding to Vijayawada, witnessed massive traffic chaos …

Traffic diversion announced in Tiruchi in view of IJK conference at Siruganur
10 months, 1 week ago

Traffic diversion announced in Tiruchi in view of IJK conference at Siruganur

The Hindu  

Tiruchi District Rural Police have announced traffic diversion in view of “Desam Kappom Thamizhai Valarpom” conference of the Indhiya Jananayaka Katchi at Siruganur on Saturday. According to a press release, heavy vehicles from Chennai have to take Perambalur bypass, Thuraiyur, Musiri, and Kulithalai to reach Karur and continue via Manapparai and Vaiyampatti to reach Dindigul. On the other side, heavy …

Peenya flyover shut, leads to traffic chaos in Bengaluru
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Peenya flyover shut, leads to traffic chaos in Bengaluru

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The closure of the Peenya flyover on Tuesday night led to significant traffic disruptions and confusion on Wednesday morning. Traffic disruptions occurred in Goraguntepalya, Peenya, Jalahalli and Dasarahalli due to the National Highways Authority of India conducting load tests on 240 newly added prestressed cables in the vicinity of the flyover. Additionally, approximately 40 extra traffic police personnel, along …

Traffic woes on Vijayawada NH dampen Sankranti mood
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Traffic woes on Vijayawada NH dampen Sankranti mood

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The return journey of holiday-makers from AP to Hyderabad after the Sankranti vacation turned into an ordeal for commuters, with heavy traffic congestion and long queues at toll plazas located at Pantangi, Korlapahad, Chillakallu, and Keesara on the Vijayawada highway. Bhargav, a commuter, told Deccan Chronicle, that "I had a great time during the festival, but the journey back …

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

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, 5 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 …

Telangana: Traffic Suspended On Hyderabad-Vijayawada Highway Due To Flooding
1 year, 5 months ago

Telangana: Traffic Suspended On Hyderabad-Vijayawada Highway Due To Flooding

ABP News  

Taffic between Hyderabad and Vijayawada came to a standstill as an overflowing Munneru River inundated National Highway 65 at Itavaram near Nandigama in NTR district on Friday. In view of the floods, the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation has suspended its services between Hyderabad and Vijayawada on the national highway. The situation left many passengers travelling by TSRTC and Andhra …

Delhi traffic police’s elaborate plan ahead for Kanwar Yatra
1 year, 6 months ago

Delhi traffic police’s elaborate plan ahead for Kanwar Yatra

The Hindu  

In view of the Kanwar yatra devotees, whose movement will be expected from adjoining States to Gangotri Dham and Haridwar through the national capital, Delhi traffic police has made elaborate traffic arrangements and has informed that traffic congestion will be expected from certain areas. Delhi traffic police said, many Kanwariyas reach Delhi and some of them go to Haryana and …

Traffic diversions in Bhimavaram today for Pawan meeting
1 year, 6 months ago

Traffic diversions in Bhimavaram today for Pawan meeting

Deccan Chronicle  

KAKINADA: Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan will address the public on Friday evening at Bhimavaram. Vehicles coming from Gudivada-Kalidindi-Kalla and going to Bhimavaram and Palakollu should go through Kopalle High School, Undi, NRP Agraharam Road, Bypass Road, Burraju Statue and Mentevari Thota. Vehicles coming from Palakollu to Bhimavaram must go through RTC Depot, Narasaiah Agraharam, Kodavali Road, Mentevari Thota, Bypass …

PM Modi in Ramanagara: Massive traffic snarl on Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway, vehicles line up for over a kilometre
1 year, 8 months ago

PM Modi in Ramanagara: Massive traffic snarl on Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway, vehicles line up for over a kilometre

The Hindu  

Traffic movement at the entrance of the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway was severely affected on Sunday morning as vehicles piled up at the toll booth in Kaniminike. While the normal Sunday crowd wanted to escape the restrictions imposed on movement of traffic between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., BJP followers headed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s public rally at Channapatna in Ramanagara …

Roads to avoid ahead of PM Modi's rally in Bengaluru today
1 year, 8 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 …

Traffic curbs for Hanuman Jayanti procession
1 year, 9 months ago

Traffic curbs for Hanuman Jayanti procession

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: In view of the Sri Hanuman Jayanti Vijaya Yatra on Thursday, Hyderabad police issued a traffic advisory diverting traffic away from the procession routes. 1.15 pm: When procession reaches Kacheguda crossroad, traffic coming from Station road and other bylanes will be diverted at Lingampally crossroads towards Post Office road and Chappal bazaar. 5.45 pm: When the procession reaches Paradise …

Within a month of its inauguration, toll charges up on Bengaluru–Mysuru expressway; motorists upset
1 year, 9 months ago

Within a month of its inauguration, toll charges up on Bengaluru–Mysuru expressway; motorists upset

The Hindu  

Within a month of its inauguration, motorists using the Bengaluru - Mysuru expressway will have to shell out more as toll charges are set to increase from Saturday in accordance with the National Highways Authority of India’s decision to increase toll charges on all highways. With even the NHAI’s first announcement to collect toll on the expressway attracting backlash from …

Traffic advisory ahead of PM Modi's visit to Bengaluru
1 year, 9 months ago

Traffic advisory ahead of PM Modi's visit to Bengaluru

Hindustan Times  

Prime minister Narendra Modi will be setting foot in Karnataka capital Bengaluru today to inaugurate the much-anticipated Whitefield - KR Puram metro line, among other programmes. General public vehicles have been restricted on the following roads from 11am and 2:30pm: From VarthurKodi - Hopefarm Circle - Kadugodi - Kannamangala Gate. From Hoodi Circle towards Ayyappa Nagar - Ballarahalli Junction - …

Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway Stays in Focus: After Protests, Damage, Road Waterlogged Post Light Rain
1 year, 9 months ago

Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway Stays in Focus: After Protests, Damage, Road Waterlogged Post Light Rain

News 18  

Days after its inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway’s infrastructure, planning and its quality stood exposed as waterlogging was reported at multiple places following scanty rainfall. In the aftermath of a minor spell of rain in the Bengaluru-Ramanagara region, multiple spots on the expressway were waterlogged, posing a threat to commuters taking the route. The expressway has …

Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway: Motorists avoid fee by swerving into service road before toll booth near Kaniminike
1 year, 10 months ago

Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway: Motorists avoid fee by swerving into service road before toll booth near Kaniminike

The Hindu  

After facing resistance from sections of motorists on the first day of toll collection on the newly-inaugurated Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway on March 14, officials of the National Highways Authority of India faced yet another challenge on March 15. A majority of the motorists heading from Bengaluru towards Mysuru avoided the toll plaza, near Kaniminike, by swerving into the service road. Sridhar …

Cong protests against toll collection on Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway, several detained
1 year, 10 months ago

Cong protests against toll collection on Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway, several detained

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka Congress along with some pro-Kannada groups on Tuesday staged a protest claiming that the toll charged for two-wheelers on the Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway is very high, after which several of them were detained by police. READ | The ambitious 10-lane Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway | In Pics "Those protesting against the toll are absolutely right. Toll collection begins today The National …

Expressway will not benefit people living in towns and villages on wayside: HDK
1 year, 10 months ago

Expressway will not benefit people living in towns and villages on wayside: HDK

The Hindu  

Stating that the Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway, which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, will not benefit people living in the towns and villages along the road including Mandya, former Chief Minister H.D. While the old highway was a lifeline for lakhs of people in Mandya and Ramanagara districts, the new expressway will benefit a few, and that it …

Roadside amenities will come up at 23 places on national highways in State: Gadkari
1 year, 10 months ago

Roadside amenities will come up at 23 places on national highways in State: Gadkari

The Hindu  

The Centre is planning roadside amenities with provision for heliport, droneport, fuel stations, restaurants, washrooms, and stalls at 23 places along the national highways in Karnataka. Addressing the gathering at a public meeting organised in connection with the inauguration of the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway at Gejjalagere in Mandya near here on Sunday, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari …

Toll of ₹135 fixed for cars from Bengaluru to Nidaghatta on Mysuru expressway
1 year, 10 months ago

Toll of ₹135 fixed for cars from Bengaluru to Nidaghatta on Mysuru expressway

The Hindu  

The National Highways of Authority of India will start collecting the toll on the newly built Bengaluru–Mysuru expressway from Tuesday. The NHAI, after holding a meeting with Ramanagara district administration, has decided to collect the toll from 8 a.m. on Tuesday. However, as the district administration said that the number of vehicles returning to Bengaluru after the weekend would be …

Traffic diversions in Bengaluru in view of Aero India-2023 inauguration on Monday
1 year, 11 months ago

Traffic diversions in Bengaluru in view of Aero India-2023 inauguration on Monday

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Aero India-2023 at Yelahanka Air Force Station, Bengaluru on Monday and the air show will be held at the AFS till February 17. Similar, prohibition of heavy and medium vehicles is applicable on Goraguntepalya-Hennuru road, Nagavara junction to Thanisandra to Reva College junction and also from Bengaluru-Tumakuru road via Goraguntepalya, Hesarughatta and Chikkanabavara …

Republic Day traffic restrictions in Vijayawada today
1 year, 11 months ago

Republic Day traffic restrictions in Vijayawada today

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: NTR Vijayawada police commissioner Kanti Rana Tata has imposed traffic restrictions in Vijayawada city in view of the 74th Republic Day celebrations being organised at the Indira Gandhi Municipal Corporation Stadium on Thursday. All vehicles from Control Room to Benz Circle will be diverted via RTC Y Junction, Eluru Road, Swarna Palace, Deepthi Centre, Pushpa Hotel, Jammi Chettu Centre, …

Heavy flow to native places for Sankranti after two years of lull
2 years ago

Heavy flow to native places for Sankranti after two years of lull

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: After a gap of two years plagued by the Covid crisis, lakhs of people are streaming from big cities to their native places in Andhra Pradesh to celebrate the three-day Sankranti festival. Over 25 lakh people are returning to their native places in AP from adjacent Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka etc to celebrate Sankranti in full throttle for three …

Festive travel picks up pace, highways face snarls
2 years ago

Festive travel picks up pace, highways face snarls

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Roads leading to adjoining cities and states are witnessing snarls due to increased footfall ahead of the Sankranti festival, the first in 2023. Officials said that an increased number of RTC buses between the two Telugu states, besides two-wheelers loaded with luggage, is gridlocking highways. Rachakonda traffic DCP D. Srinivas said the Pantangi Toll Plaza in Yadadri-Bhongir district, which …

Phase II of Srinivasa Sethu adding to traffic woes of road users
2 years, 5 months ago

Phase II of Srinivasa Sethu adding to traffic woes of road users

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: Phase II works of ongoing Srinivasa Sethu elevated expressway are adding to the commuting time, increasing traffic woes of citizens in Tirupati or devotees of Lord Venkateswara in Tirumala, particularly during peak hours. Commuters to different points in the city are being forced to take a detour through dense vehicular traffic during peak hours, which has increased their duration …

With Centre’s help, Andhra Pradesh giving top priority to roads: Jagan
2 years, 10 months ago

With Centre’s help, Andhra Pradesh giving top priority to roads: Jagan

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Union transport minister Nitin Gadkari and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Addressing a public meeting at the IGMC Stadium in Vijayawada on the occasion, the Jagan Mohan declared that state government is able to give top priority to roads projects through fast track land acquisitions and swift implementation of projects with cooperation from the union government. Jagan Mohan Reddy …

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