Bengaluru to get 75 new junctions for ₹150 crore: Bommai's bid to ease traffic
1 year, 10 months ago

Bengaluru to get 75 new junctions for ₹150 crore: Bommai's bid to ease traffic

Hindustan Times  

In a move to ease the state capital's never-ending traffic woes, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has said that 75 junctions with the highest traffic congestion will be developed at the cost of ₹150 crore for better traffic management. The chief minister allocated ₹350 crore for the construction of a five-kilometre elevated road in Bengaluru to further ease traffic congestion. Recently, Bengaluru was ranked second, just after London, in the most traffic-congested cities in the world, according to a location technology company Tom Tom traffic index. The city has a travel time of around 29 minutes and 10 seconds to drive a distance of 10 km in 2022, said Tom Tom traffic index released on Wednesday.

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Bengaluru civic body under fire over inaccuracies in tunnel road project report
4 days, 10 hours ago

Bengaluru civic body under fire over inaccuracies in tunnel road project report

India Today  

A detailed project report for an ambitious tunnel road project in Karnataka’s Bengaluru has raised eyebrows after it was found to contain multiple inaccuracies, including environmental discrepancies and references to cities in Maharashtra. The DPR, which cost the state Rs 9.5 crore, prepared by New Delhi-based Rodic Consultants and submitted to the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike in November 2024, outlined …

Bengaluru metro fares set to rise by 40-45% after 8 years, maximum fare to touch ₹85: Report
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5 days, 7 hours ago

Bengaluru metro fares set to rise by 40-45% after 8 years, maximum fare to touch ₹85: Report

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru's Namma Metro commuters are set to face a significant fare hike for the first time in nearly eight years, with ticket prices expected to rise by 40-45 per cent. The last fare revision in 2017 saw a modest 10-15 per cent increase when the metro network spanned just 43.2 km. This decision follows recommendations from a government-appointed fare fixation …

Bengaluru Asia’s most traffic-congested cities, drivers spend over 132 extra hours annually: Report
1 week, 1 day ago

Bengaluru Asia’s most traffic-congested cities, drivers spend over 132 extra hours annually: Report

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru has earned a dubious distinction, ranking among the worst cities in Asia for traffic congestion. According to the TomTom Traffic Index 2023, drivers in the city spend an average of 28 minutes and 10 seconds to travel just 10 kilometers. The TomTom Traffic Index, which surveyed 387 cities across 55 countries, provides an insightful analysis of global traffic conditions, …

2 Indian cities lead Asia in traffic woes, Bengaluru takes 28 minutes for 10 km
1 week, 1 day ago

2 Indian cities lead Asia in traffic woes, Bengaluru takes 28 minutes for 10 km

India Today  

The emerging traffic problem is now grappling the top cities of the country, with Bengaluru emerging as the worst for traffic in Asia, as a driver spends an average of 28 minutes on the road to cover a distance of 10 kilometres. Globally, London recorded the slowest city centre travel time last year, with 37 minutes and 20 seconds per …

Several ambitious projects undertaken for Bengaluru’s progress remain unfinished
1 week, 4 days ago

Several ambitious projects undertaken for Bengaluru’s progress remain unfinished

Hindustan Times  

In 2024, several ambitious projects were undertaken for Bengaluru’s urban development such as tunnel roads and a 250-metre skydeck spearheaded by Bengaluru development minister DK Shivakumar. The much-anticipated Yellow Line, spanning 18.82 km from RV Road to Bommasandra with 16 elevated stations, will likely open in January 2025 The tunnel road project gained notable traction this year, with a detailed …

Travel between Chennai-Bengaluru to get hassle-free with Rs 1,338 crore project
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Travel between Chennai-Bengaluru to get hassle-free with Rs 1,338 crore project

New Indian Express  

The Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari recently announced that the Centre has sanctioned Rs 1,338 crore for an access-controlled highway project. The 28-kilometre highway along NH-40 will connect Walajapet in Ranipet district to the Tamil Nadu-Andhra Pradesh border. "In Tamil Nadu, we have sanctioned ₹1,338 crore for an Access-Controlled Highway project on NH-40, spanning 28 km …

46-km twin-tube tunnel roads, 124.7-km elevated corridors, double deckers and underpasses, among traffic management infrastructure plan for Bengaluru
3 weeks ago

46-km twin-tube tunnel roads, 124.7-km elevated corridors, double deckers and underpasses, among traffic management infrastructure plan for Bengaluru

The Hindu  

Forty-six kilometres of twin-tube tunnel roads, 124.7 km of elevated corridors, double deckers and underpasses: these are among the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike’s comprehensive traffic management infrastructure plan for Bengaluru. A feasibility report on the road infrastructure projects has estimated the total cost at ₹54,964 crore. According to the document, Altinok Consulting Engineering Inc. has conducted the feasibility study of …

Bengaluru metro expansion to Hoskote, Nelamangala, and Bidadi? DK Shivakumar says government is considering It
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Bengaluru metro expansion to Hoskote, Nelamangala, and Bidadi? DK Shivakumar says government is considering It

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced on Wednesday that the state government is considering extending the Bengaluru Metro Rail network to Hoskote in the east, Nelamangala in the west, and Bidadi in the southwest. Additionally, Shivakumar highlighted that around 10,000 people commute daily from Kolar to Bengaluru by train for work. Metro stations to be developed at ₹ 100 …

Bengaluru airport road toll records ₹308 crore revenue; Mohandas Pai questions 'unfair' charges
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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Bengaluru airport road toll records ₹308 crore revenue; Mohandas Pai questions 'unfair' charges

Hindustan Times  

The Devanahalli toll plaza near Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport recorded a revenue of ₹308 crore in the financial year 2023-24, making it Karnataka’s highest-earning toll plaza. Former Infosys CFO Mohandas Pai According to an Indian Express report, the plaza has generated a total of ₹1,577 crore over the past decade, driven by its prime location on NH 44, the main …

Bengaluru to get 10-km expressway from Banashankari to NICE Road to reduce traffic jams: Check cost
1 month ago

Bengaluru to get 10-km expressway from Banashankari to NICE Road to reduce traffic jams: Check cost

India TV News  

Here comes a piece of good news for the commuters in Bengaluru. The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike has proposed a 10-km expressway connecting Banashankari to NICE Road to reduce traffic jams on this busy stretch. As per a report by HT, the expressway has gained urgency after a directive from Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who stressed on the need …

Bengaluru-Chennai travel time to be reduced with speed upgrades by 4 hours
1 month ago

Bengaluru-Chennai travel time to be reduced with speed upgrades by 4 hours

India Today  

Karnataka’s capital city of Bengaluru and Tamil Nadu’s capital city of Chennai are about to become even better interconnected as both states are determined to make the Bengaluru-Chennai corridor an important high-speed route. Under the proposed upgrades, Waantde Bharat Express will be reduced from four hours to three hours and thirty-five minutes, while Shatabdi's travel time will be cut down …

Bengaluru to Chennai in just 4 hours? Vande Bharat leads speed upgrade
1 month ago

Bengaluru to Chennai in just 4 hours? Vande Bharat leads speed upgrade

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru to Chennai train journeys are set to become faster as the Vande Bharat Express will soon complete the route in just four hours—a 25-minute reduction from its current travel time. The upgraded speed limits will benefit two Vande Bharat and two Shatabdi trains operating daily on this high-density corridor. New Vande Bharat trains In August, Prime Minister Narendra Modi …

Bengaluru's Eastern Connectivity Tunnel to cut 30 minutes of travel time | Details
1 month, 1 week ago

Bengaluru's Eastern Connectivity Tunnel to cut 30 minutes of travel time | Details

India TV News  

Bengaluru will soon say goodbye to traffic chaos on the airport route as the city gears up for the eastern connectivity tunnel, the construction of which is scheduled to begin later this year. The tunnel will connect the eastern parts of the city benefitting travellers from the areas of Whitefield, Sarjapur and Mahadevapura, aiming to reduce travel time by at …

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 …

Not much enthusiasm among public for Bengaluru Metro's Madavara-Nagasandra Line
1 month, 1 week ago

Not much enthusiasm among public for Bengaluru Metro's Madavara-Nagasandra Line

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Bowing to public pressure, the Green Line extension from Nagasandra to Madavara was opened on November 7 without a formal inauguration. However, over three weeks down the line, there does not seem to be much enthusiasm to use this segment as average daily ridership figures reveal only one-fourth of the patronage Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited had estimated. The …

After 7-year delay, Bengaluru metro's green line extension finally opens for commercial operation
2 months ago

After 7-year delay, Bengaluru metro's green line extension finally opens for commercial operation

Hindustan Times  

After a 7-year delay, the long-awaited 3.14-km stretch of Bengaluru’s Namma Metro Green Line, extending from Nagasandra to Madavara, officially opened for commercial operations on November 7, announced Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited. Trains on this new stretch will run every 10 minutes, with services starting as early as 5 amfrom Madavara and ending at 11.00 pm, the BMRCL press …

‘175 km new metro lines to be added by 2026’: Karnataka Deputy CM D K Shivakumar
2 months ago

‘175 km new metro lines to be added by 2026’: Karnataka Deputy CM D K Shivakumar

Hindustan Times  

Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced on Wednesday that 175 km of new metro lines would be operational in Bengaluru by 2026. At a press conference following an inspection of the newly extended line from Nagasandra to Madavara on Tumkur Road, he said, "Thirty km of new metro lines will be added by 2025, and 175 km of new lines …

Bengaluru Techie's 4-Hour Journey Home Through Heavy Traffic Sparks Outrage
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru Techie's 4-Hour Journey Home Through Heavy Traffic Sparks Outrage

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru techie faces 4-hour battle to get home through heavy traffic due to heavy rains. Sudeep P. Nambiar, a tech worker, endured a frustrating four-hour commute home, with his journey taking nearly four hours. The tweet has garnered widespread attention, with users sharing their own experiences and suggestions for dealing with Bengaluru's notorious traffic. Some users suggest working from home, …

Bengaluru Metro Celebrates 14 Years with High Expectations
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru Metro Celebrates 14 Years with High Expectations

New Indian Express  

Bengaluru's Namma Metro celebrates 14 years with high expectations. The city's second-largest Metro network, with 73.81 kilometres and 66 stations, has seen a surge in ridership in recent months. The lack of breathing space inside trains is a constant complaint, but the launch of new lines is expected to alleviate this issue. The increase in ridership has emboldened BMRCL to …

International traffic drives Bengaluru Airport growth
3 months, 2 weeks ago

International traffic drives Bengaluru Airport growth

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, continues its upward growth with a 13.3% surge in patronage in August 2024 as compared to the corresponding period last year. The report reveals that airports across the country have recorded 3.26 crore flyers last month as compared to 3.04 crore in August 2023 marking an overall growth of 7.5%. International traffic continues to …

Bengaluru introduces AI traffic management systems across 41 junctions: Report
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Bengaluru introduces AI traffic management systems across 41 junctions: Report

Hindustan Times  

Motorists in Bengaluru are set to see a reduction in traffic police manually managing intersections and adjusting signal lights due to a new technological upgrade. The city has introduced an advanced AI-powered Adaptive Traffic Control System, which has been implemented at 41 junctions, automating traffic signal operations in real-time, the Deccan Herald reported. Among the 41 junctions now equipped with …

Elevated corridors will boost congestion, not kill it
4 months, 1 week ago

Elevated corridors will boost congestion, not kill it

The Hindu  

Flyover as a congestion-killer is an idea that was dumped worldwide decades ago. Flawed development model Vinay K. Sreenivasa from the Bengaluru Bus Prayanikara Vedike attributes this ‘stubbornness’ of seeing only flyovers /elevated corridors as development to an economy built around them. “Assuming that the per capita trip rate is close to 1.2 where everyone –including senior citizens and children …

Commuters get stuck for hours in Bengaluru’s Hebbal as 45-minute rain brings traffic to a standstill
4 months, 3 weeks 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. …

Union Cabinet gives nod to two new airport, three metro rail projects across India | DETAILS
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Union Cabinet gives nod to two new airport, three metro rail projects across India | DETAILS

India TV News  

The Union Cabinet on Friday approved two new airport projects in Bihar and West Bengal, and three metro rail projects in Pune, Thane and Bengalore. “Cabinet approved New Civil Enclave at Bagdogra Airport, West Bengal with a total estimated cost of Rs 1,549 Cr. Cabinet approves Thane integral Ring Metro Rail Project The Union Cabinet approved the Thane Integral Ring …

Bengaluru’s Yelahanka flyover work drags on while residents wonder about its purpose
5 months, 1 week ago

Bengaluru’s Yelahanka flyover work drags on while residents wonder about its purpose

The Hindu  

“We do not understand why this flyover was needed,” said Raghunath, who was riding a two-wheeler on Doddaballapur Road, echoing the sentiments of many residents of Yelahanka about the flyover that is being constructed by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike from Yelahanka Police station junction to BWSSB junction. Ever since the construction of the 1.8 km flyover began, traffic movement …

Bengaluru Metro Phase 2 delay raises cost to Rs 40000 crore
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru Metro Phase 2 delay raises cost to Rs 40000 crore

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The cost of Bengaluru Metro’s Phase-2 network, running to 75.06 km, has shot up to nearly Rs 40,000 crore, which is 52% of the original cost proposed a decade ago. The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd recently sent a proposal with the revised cost to the State Finance Department for approval through the Urban Development Department. The project was …

Double-Decker Flyover Promises Faster Travel for Bengaluru Residents: All You Need to Know
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Double-Decker Flyover Promises Faster Travel for Bengaluru Residents: All You Need to Know

News 18  

In a milestone for urban infrastructure, Bengaluru introduced an inaugural double-decker flyover, poised to transform commuting between Ragigudda and Silk Board in the city. Key Features of the Double Decker Flyover: First of its Kind: Southern India’s maiden double-decker road, pioneering a new era in urban infrastructure. Introduction of Metro Yellow Line Alongside the Flyover The 3.36 km long double-decker …

Bengaluru roads to be white-topped with ₹1800 crore. ‘Will last for 25 years,’ says DK Shivakumar
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru roads to be white-topped with ₹1800 crore. ‘Will last for 25 years,’ says DK Shivakumar

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar said that white-topping will be done at a total 157 km of roads in Bengaluru and it will make the tech capital, a pothole free city. ‘Will last for 25 years’ DK Shivakumar said, “Bengaluru roads are usually prone to potholes due to regular rains. The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike is asked to identify …

Bengaluru Traffic Woes: 4 kilometres in 40 minutes as Hebbal flyover work drags on in north Bengaluru
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru Traffic Woes: 4 kilometres in 40 minutes as Hebbal flyover work drags on in north Bengaluru

The Hindu  

It was 9.45 a.m. on a rainy Monday morning, and the busy Ballari Road was chock–a–block with vehicles near Esteem Mall. It is from this point that the pace of traffic starts to slow down before motorists hit the infamous Hebbal flyover in north Bengaluru. The drive across Hebbal flyover The Hindu team commuted from Esteem Mall to Hebbal Police …

PM Modi to launch Chennai-Bengaluru expressway by December, says Nitin Gadkari: Report
6 months ago

PM Modi to launch Chennai-Bengaluru expressway by December, says Nitin Gadkari: Report

Hindustan Times  

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari announced on Thursday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the Chennai-Bengaluru expressway before December this year. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari speaks during a party's Special Executive Meeting, in Bengaluru on Thursday. Addressing the traffic congestion issue in Bengaluru, Gadkari also mentioned plans to expedite the Satellite Township Ring …

Taxi drivers and owners welcome Hosur airport plan, cite benefits for south-east Bengaluru
6 months, 1 week ago

Taxi drivers and owners welcome Hosur airport plan, cite benefits for south-east Bengaluru

The Hindu  

Taxi drivers and owners in Bengaluru have given their thumbs up to the Tamil Nadu government’s decision to establish an airport in Hosur, amidst ongoing discussions about its pros and cons to the city. The Karnataka State Travel Operators’ Association, along with other taxi drivers and owners’ unions, welcomed the initiative, noting that it will benefit cab drivers and residents …

Filling mobility gaps: Learning from cities worldwide
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Filling mobility gaps: Learning from cities worldwide

The Hindu  

Struggling to connect and streamline its multiple mobility modes, can Bengaluru learn from transport innovations designed and enforced with much care in many cities worldwide? But what the city could do is first grab those low-hanging fruits: Boost the predictability of BMTC buses with basic technology that has been available for years, upgrade those bus stops with good lighting, seating …

Bengaluru drops to 6th spot as ’world’s most congested city’, Pune follows
11 months, 1 week ago

Bengaluru drops to 6th spot as ’world’s most congested city’, Pune follows

Live Mint  

Karnataka's capital Bengaluru has made a slight improvement in traffic as per the TomTom Traffic Index 2023. London has retained the top spot of being the 'Most Congested City' in the world, recording 37 minutes and 20 seconds to cover a distance of 10 km. According to the TomTom Traffic Index, the average travel time within Pune was 27 minutes …

Bengaluru is world's 6th slowest city in terms of traffic, slips from 2nd place
11 months, 1 week ago

Bengaluru is world's 6th slowest city in terms of traffic, slips from 2nd place

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru showed a slight improvement in global rankings of the world’s most congested cities by Amsterdam-based location technology specialist TomTom. Bengaluru is world's 6th slowest city in terms of traffic, slips from 2nd place According to TomTom, the average time to cover 10 kilometers in Bengaluru in 2023 was roughly 28 minutes and 10 seconds. However, in 2022, the average …

Growing metro network puts new areas of Bengaluru on map of desirable real estate
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Growing metro network puts new areas of Bengaluru on map of desirable real estate

The Hindu  

For Rushank D., a marketing employee of a firm in Whitefield in east Bengaluru, proximity to the city’s metro rail stations was an important criterion while looking for a house to buy. ‘Walk to work’ Digbijay Das, Director, Valuation Services, Colliers India, said real estate development — both commercial as well as residential — is expected to be concentrated along …

Bengaluru's peripheral ring road project gets closer to reality
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru's peripheral ring road project gets closer to reality

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The cost of the 73.03-km Peripheral Ring Road project has been finalised at around Rs 27,000 crore with the tender notification to be issued shortly. The state government’s Pre-Tender Scrutiny Committee on Thursday gave the Bangalore Development Authority the green signal for the global tendering process after effecting a few modifications in the proposal. We are working on modifications …

Bengaluru stands top in number of private vehicles on road, surpassing Delhi: Report
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Bengaluru stands top in number of private vehicles on road, surpassing Delhi: Report

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru now stands as an Indian city with the highest number of private vehicles, surpassing the national capital, New Delhi, according to a report in The Times of India. Bengaluru stands top in number of private vehicles on road, surpassing Delhi According to the report, Delhi has always been at the top in terms of most private vehicles, and in …

Bengaluru's Namma Metro records two crore footfalls in December 2023. Details
1 year ago

Bengaluru's Namma Metro records two crore footfalls in December 2023. Details

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru’s Namma Metro recorded two crore footfalls in December 2023, announced the metro department. Bengaluru's Namma Metro records two crore footfalls in December 2023. The Namma Metro’s ridership went up after the launch of the Purple Line, connecting busy east Bengaluru to central and south Bengaluru. Prime Minister Narendra Modi formally dedicated the full operations of Bengaluru metro’s Purple Line …

Funds Sought From Centre For Bengaluru City Road Tunneling
1 year ago

Funds Sought From Centre For Bengaluru City Road Tunneling

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Bengaluru City incharge and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar who has envisaged urban tunnels to decongest Bengaluru City roads on Wednesday made an appeal to Union Minister for Finance Nirmala Sitaraman in New Delhi and sought requisite funds from the Central Government to make the planned project a reality which approximately comes to around Rs 30,000 crore. He brought …

Fixing the mobility mess in Bengaluru
1 year, 1 month ago

Fixing the mobility mess in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

Radha Nayak, a corporate-sector employee in Bengaluru, who has relied on the metro for her commute for the last seven years, still encounters a big challenge — last-mile connectivity. As part of this initiative, the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation introduced feeder bus services to establish connectivity between major tech corridors, including the Outer Ring Road, and metro stations. “Many studies …

Has the full operation of Bengaluru’s Metro Purple Line helped improve Bengaluru’s transport system?
1 year, 2 months ago

Has the full operation of Bengaluru’s Metro Purple Line helped improve Bengaluru’s transport system?

The Hindu  

The story so far After years of waiting, the complete Bengaluru Metro Purple line linking the city’s eastern and western parts has officially commenced its operations recently. This development has significantly boosted the Bengaluru metro’s ridership and has also contributed to a noticeable decrease in traffic congestion, particularly along the city’s Old Madras Road, according to traffic police. “Despite the …

Video of crowded Bengaluru metro goes viral; Netizens compare it to Mumbai local
1 year, 2 months ago

Video of crowded Bengaluru metro goes viral; Netizens compare it to Mumbai local

Hindustan Times  

Days after the entire Purple line of the Bengaluru Metro started operations, visuals of crowded trains emerged on social media, with women trying to fit through the doors and hanging off by the side handles. Ridership has skyrocketed since the launch of the entire Purple line's operations, with authorities recording a footfall of seven lakh only two days after the …

The issues in navigating Bengaluru
1 year, 2 months ago

The issues in navigating Bengaluru

The Hindu  

Twelve years after it first began operations, the Bengaluru Metro achieved a significant milestone this year by successfully connecting the city’s eastern and western sectors by throwing open the full length of the Purple Line. Following the introduction of the Purple Line, Namma Metro has experienced a notable increase of 80,000 passengers in its daily ridership, as reported by the …

PM Modi dedicates two stretches of Bengaluru Metro's east-west corridor
1 year, 2 months ago

PM Modi dedicates two stretches of Bengaluru Metro's east-west corridor

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday dedicated to the nation two stretches of east-west corridor of Bengaluru Metro through a video conference. Speaking on the occasion, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said the state government has given approval to the 317 km long Metro rail network by 2031 in its Comprehensive Mobility Plan of which the 217 km long route is …

Bengaluru Lags Behind In Tax Collection, Karnataka Deputy CM
1 year, 3 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. …

Karnataka: Siddaramaiah govt proposes 190-km tunnel to ease Bengaluru traffic
1 year, 3 months ago

Karnataka: Siddaramaiah govt proposes 190-km tunnel to ease Bengaluru traffic

Live Mint  

Karnataka government has proposed an idea to ease traffic in its capital Bengaluru. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has proposed a 190 km long tunnel to ease traffic in Bengaluru. “A 190 km long tunnel road has been proposed to combat traffic congestion in Bengaluru and eight companies have qualified for it. Bellary Road, Old Madras Road, Esteem …

Karnataka Govt Mulls Tunnel Roads to Decongest Bengaluru Traffic
1 year, 3 months ago

Karnataka Govt Mulls Tunnel Roads to Decongest Bengaluru Traffic

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: In an effort to decongest Bengaluru city roads, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday said to construct 190-km of tunnel roads in identified roads of Bengaluru city and a feasibility report would be available to the State Government by December 15 this year. On the proposed tunnel roads in Bengaluru city, Shivakumar said a decision has to be …

Bengaluru Traffic vs 'Gurujam': Viral Video of Gurugram Road Has People Drawing Comparisons
1 year, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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. …

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