In response to the growing traffic congestion, especially around the Hebbal flyover, the Bengaluru Traffic Police has issued an advisory urging airport-bound travellers to leave at least two hours ahead of their planned departure.
Bangalore’s Hebbal Flyover Snarls
The Hebbal flyover is a key arterial route for many commuters. Because of the Hebbal flyover infrastructure work and the Bengaluru Metro rail work, traffic flow at the flyover is slow during peak hours. As a result, vehicles heading to the airport cannot arrive on time. Therefore, it is recommended that vehicles departing for the airport arrive at least two hours in advance of a scheduled flight. Bangalore traffic police advise this.
The Bengaluru Development Authority’s expansion of the flyover arm on the approach from K R Puram to Hebbal and the area surrounding the Hebbal police station are among the infrastructure projects mentioned by the traffic police. Other projects include the Bengaluru Metro rail works, which will run from Kempapura Cross to Hebbal junction, as well as at Kodigehalli and Byatarayanapura junctions.
Traffic congestion around the Hebbal flyover has multiple implications. For airport-bound travellers, the delays can be particularly stressful. The advisory from the Bengaluru Traffic Police comes as a response to these persistent traffic jams. By urging travellers to leave at least two hours earlier than usual, the police aim to mitigate the risk of travellers missing their flights due to unforeseen delays.
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Alternate Routes Suggested
Slow moving traffic towards Hebbal circle due to water logging at veerannapalya service road. @blrcitytraffic pic.twitter.com/cilu1CEpmC
— HEBBALA TRAFFIC PS (@hebbaltrafficps) July 12, 2024
To avoid traffic bottlenecks during rush hour, the traffic police have suggested using different routes.
Vehicles travelling from the KR Puram side towards the airport should take the following routes:
- Turn right onto Outer Ring Road and go to the airport via Hennur Cross-Bagalur Road Airport Alternate Road.
- To get to the airport, turn right on Horwarthula Road at Nagawara Junction, then right on Thanisandra-Hegadenagar Main Road, Belli Bridge-Rewa Junction, and finally right on Bagalur Road Airport Alternate Road.
Routes that cars approaching the city from the KR Puram side should take:
- The Angarajapuram flyover on IOC-Mukunda Theater Road provides access to the city for vehicles operating on the outer ring road.
- Tannery Road and Nagawara Road lead into the city.
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