You cannot talk about Bengaluru without mentioning its traffic. It’s common for people to spend many hours delayed in traffic in this busy city. People have to abide by the declared traffic restrictions and detours every day when they are travelling. According to the most recent information from the Bengaluru Traffic Police, there will be detours at and around a flyover close to Versova layout. Driving is also prohibited in certain nearby locations.
Bengaluru Traffic Updates
At MM temple/Tin factory junction @KRPURATRAFFIC is not allowing buses to stop at mouth of flyover. Instead buses are standing now at Benigenhalli metro station which has eases traffic movement. Ensuring #pedestrian safety too. @blrcitytraffic pic.twitter.com/zH8YK45knd
— DCP Traffic East ಉಪ ಪೊಲೀಸ್ ಆಯುಕ್ತರು ಸಂಚಾರ ಪೂರ್ವ (@DCPTrEastBCP) December 3, 2023
As previously noted, the Bengaluru Traffic Police have declared diversions in and around a flyover close to Versova Layout in Bengaluru. The under-construction Kaggadasapura Flyover and the surrounding area have been advised of the traffic diversions.
Vehicle traffic on the Kaggadasapura Main Road from Nagavarapalya to the Kaggadasapura Railway Gate intersection will be detoured to the 5th Cross Byrasandra Junction.
Vehicles heading towards Nagavarapalya from the Kaggadasapura Railway Gate are anticipated to turn left at the railway gate junction and then right at the Vignan Nagar Junction. Drivers have been urged to turn right to reach the GM Palya Junction. (As per India.com)
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Ban On Vehicular Movements
Barricades placed by HAL Traffic Police team at RxDx U Turn, Graphite India Main Road #betterCommute @MALimbavali @ArvindLBJP @manoharGABJP @Clementcjayakum pic.twitter.com/emd4WGcAxP
— Mahadevapura Task Force-Mobility (@MTF_Mobility) December 4, 2023
To get to Nagavarapalya by the Defence Research and Development Organisation, the cars must make a right at the BEML Junction and then a second right at the Geetanjali Layout Junction.
Byrasandra Main Road and a right turn at the GM Palya Junction are the other ways that commuters can get to Nagavarapalya.
In addition to the detours, there will be no automobile traffic. From Puravankara Apartment to the Kaggadasapura Railway Gate Station, no vehicles would be permitted to travel. The movement would be restrained until the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) completed its construction project.
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Outer Ring Road Mess In September
Traffic congestion heat map today as compared to a typical Wednesday
Bengaluru Traffic Police on the ground to manage the situation even now pic.twitter.com/Z9pzf8kf1d
— Mahadevapura Task Force-Mobility (@MTF_Mobility) September 27, 2023
Bengaluru—also referred to as the Silicon City of India—is well-known for its traffic issues, having been named second in the world last year for the slowest drive-through times.
Once more, protests against the Cauvery River water conflict, Ganesh Visarjan, and comedian Trevor Noah’s later-cancelled appearance caused severe traffic congestion on Wednesday along the city’s IT corridor, the Outer Ring Road (ORR).
The Mahadevapura task force, which provides frequent updates on the city’s roads and traffic control, also posted a photo of a severe traffic bottleneck on the Outer Ring Road.
heat map of traffic congestion today compared to an average Wednesday. The take-force posted on X, Bengaluru Traffic Police, mentioned how they were on the ground handling this situation.
Due to the traffic, the Outer Ring Road Companies Association (ORRCA) sent a warning, asking its members to suggest to their staff that they delay their departure time.
The forthcoming holidays are the reason for the unusually high traffic volume, according to traffic police personnel at HAL airport. Many people are reportedly departing Bengaluru ahead of the prolonged vacation season, according to the police. (As per Live Mint)
Make sure you check the advisory before heading out.
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