12 km in 2 hours: Bengaluru’s ORR traffic crawls for hours after bus breaks down in middle of road –video

Bengaluru Traffic:The breakdown occurred right in the middle of the road, choking the carriageway and causing delays across major stretches.

Updated on: Oct 15, 2025, 11:33:33 IST

By Shivya Kanojia

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Bengaluru’s Outer Ring Road (ORR) was brought to a standstill on Tuesday evening after a BMTC electric bus broke down near Ecospace Junction, causing a massive traffic jam. The breakdown, which occurred around 4:30 pm, led to gridlock stretching several kilometres, severely impacting key routes in the city’s IT corridor. Commuters were left stranded, with some taking nearly two hours to cover just 12 km.

Commuters were left stranded, with some taking nearly two hours to cover just 12 km. (Screengrab@Karnatakaportfolio)

Traffic police confirmed the incident, posting an advisory on X (formerly Twitter) at 4:43 pm, alerting motorists about slow-moving traffic in the areas surrounding Ecospace Junction. The breakdown occurred right in the middle of the road, choking the carriageway and causing delays across major stretches, including Marathahalli, Kadubeesanahalli, Devarabisanahalli, and Bellandur.

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As per a report by TOI, several officers were quickly deployed to move the bus to the side, but the situation continued to worsen as vehicles crawled at a snail's pace. Despite efforts to clear the road, traffic remained at a standstill for nearly an hour.

The gridlock persisted for several more hours, leaving many commuters frustrated with long delays.

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One commuter on X shared, “It took 2 hours 10 minutes from Brookfield to Sarjapur Road, just 12 km.” Others echoed similar frustrations, with some highlighting how the bus breakdown seemed to paralyse the entire city’s traffic system. “One bus stopped on a road made the whole of Bengaluru cry for hours,” wrote another user.

The situation was further escalated by ongoing Namma Metro construction in the area, with several partial road closures between 9th Main Road and 5th Main Road Junction. This work, which began last week, has narrowed the carriageway further, adding to the already congested stretch.

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Shivya Kanojia
Shivya Kanojia is a journalist at Hindustan Times, where she works in the fast-paced digital news ecosystem with a strong sense of editorial judgement and a clear understanding of what makes a story both important and traffic-driven. An alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Shivya brings a thoughtful balance of news value and audience relevance to her work, ensuring stories resonate beyond the immediate headline. Over the course of her three-year journey in the digital news space, Shivya has worked across a wide range of beats, including politics, civic issues, human-interest features and trending news. This diverse exposure has shaped her ability to approach stories with nuance, adaptability and context, whether she is breaking down complex developments or spotlighting everyday narratives that often go unnoticed. She is particularly drawn to human-interest stories, interviews and explainers that offer depth and clarity, aiming to move past surface-level reporting to explore the people, emotions and circumstances behind the news. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Shivya worked with Firstpost and Times Now, where she covered a broad spectrum of topics and honed her skills in digital journalism . Outside the newsroom, Shivya enjoys discovering new cafés, drawn to good coffee, cosy spaces and unhurried conversations. Shopping is another pastime she cherishes, not always out of necessity, but often guided by instinct and the simple joy of stumbling upon unexpected finds. Above all, she treasures time spent with loved ones, finding meaning in shared laughter, simple moments and memories that linger long after.Read More

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