Bengaluru: Hebbal junction gets new traffic rules. Here are some steps to follow

In a bid to decongest the notorious Hebbal flyover, traffic officials in Bengaluru have prescribed a new advisory which brings in some changes in vehicular movement from certain areas.

Published on: Jul 7, 2022, 12:01:44 IST

By Yamini C S | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan

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The Hebbal flyover in Bengaluru - known for its traffic congestion - has finally been picked up by city authorities, who have come out with a fresh set of rules.

The heavily congested Hebbal Flyover is long over due to be redesigned and widened.

The advisory was announced by the Bangalore Traffic Police. “Some measures to be taken at Hebbal junction to prevent vehicular traffic: A study has been done to solve the problem of vehicular traffic at Hebbal Junction. The following measures are directed to be taken with the collaboration and coordination of the Bangalore Traffic Police, BBMP, BMRCL, NHA, etc. These changes have been proposed after studying the flow of vehicles at this junction, checking the data and factors causing traffic congestions,” the police tweeted.

The new rules for vehicular movement, which come into effect from 6 am on Friday, says vehicles coming from Yelahanka, Jakkur, Kodigehalli, Kempapura and other areas are no longer allowed on the flyover to travel to the city.

Instead they will be required to turn left and use the loop ramp to merge with the traffic heading on to the flyover. The same goes for vehicles coming from KR Puram, BEL Road and Tumakuru Road.

Vehicles traveling on the airport road flyover can join the Hebbal flyover as usual. However, vehicles heading towards Kempapura from the airport will need to get onto the service road in Yelahanka and turn left near Esteem Mall.

Read: Centre working to improve connectivity, make Bengaluru traffic jam-free: PM Modi

Some crossover points have also been blocked to enforce the new rules.

The crossover point at the end of the service road near Yelahanka is blocked, while those near Manipal Hospitals and Esteem Mall are also closed.

Passengers from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana will not get a bus stop near Esteem Mall because buses will henceforth be allowed to stop at the bus bay at Hebbal Junction.

Officials have installed several signboards to help the public recognise and follow the new advisory.

Also Read: 15-yr-old run over on airport road near Hebbal flyover

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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