Bengaluru Traffic Updates: Metro works interrupt traffic on ORR
The metro work at Outer Ring Road is going on at a full pace and the traffic cops warned about the slow movement of vehicles.
The Bengaluru traffic returns on a Monday morning with various employees reaching to the office after a weekend. As the metro work at Outer Ring Road is going on, the traffic cops warned about the slow movement of vehicles in a few areas of the city. Stay on this page for more live updates on Bengaluru traffic.
...Read MoreBengaluru scientist chased by miscreants, breaks his car glass
A scientist from Bengaluru alleged that he was chased by goons with swords in hand while he was travelling in his car. He even shared the pictures of damaged car and asked police to take an action.
In an X post, he said, “A narrow escape from local goons on Aug 24, 12:45 AM at Rauthanahalli Main road. They tried stopping my car, chased with swords, shattering back glass. Traumatized by the delayed police response. Seeking justice, lodging FIR at Madnayakanahalli PS today. urgent action is needed!”
Karnataka ADGP Alok Kumar responded and said that strict action will be taken.
KSRTC adds extra buses to tackle Onam rush: Report
The Onam festival is around the corner and to cater the crowd, the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has added extra bus services to Kerala, said a report in The Times of India. A total of 70 bus services were added to different locations in Kerala such as Palakkad, Thrissur, Ernakulam, Cochin and Thiruvananthapuram.
Bus removed from HAL road, traffic cleared
Bengaluru traffic police have acted soon after a BMTC bus broke down near HAL airport which caused the traffic congestion. The bus was removed from the road and the traffic congestion was cleared immediately. The traffic is restored back at HAL road.
BMTC bus breaks down near HAL airport, traffic congestion report
The Bengaluru police of HAL alerted the commuters about a BMTC break down towards Graphite India in Whitefield area. The traffic congestion was reported and the police are trying to clear the traffic jams.
In an X post, HAL traffic police wrote, “Traffic advisory a BMTC bus had been off road due to technical issue, traffic movement towards graphit India is slow,we are making all efforts to Remove it ASAP, commuters kindly co operate.”
BMTC bus hits scooter at Bengaluru's Sunkadkatte
In the early hours of Monday, a BMTC bus has hit a scooter while taking a turn at Bengaluru Sunkadkatte. A commuter said that irregular route deviator is the reason for such accident and urged the transport department to take an action.
Newly launched elevated walkway at Bengaluru airport. Watch
To connect Bengaluru airport's T1 with T2, a new walkway was constructed and launched recently for the comfort of passengers. Here is the video of elevated walkway at Kempegowda International Airport.
Biker booked for doing stunts on Independence Day with national flag
A biker who performed dangerous stunts on Independence Day with the national flag was booked by the Bengaluru police. The biker and a pillion was seen involved in the stunts with a pillion holding the Indian flag.
In an X post, Karnataka's ADGP (Traffic and Safety) said, “Bikes seized and action being taken against the RC owners. Quest for unlimited liberty on the Day of Independence has resulted in curtailment of their freedom. Sad that youngsters are not learning lessons even though we are taking stern action against such elements”
Jayanagar pub encroaches footpath, Bengaluru police takes an action
A footpath opposite to Tipsy Bull pub in Jayanagar was encroached and used for the parking purpose by the management of the pub. The Bengaluru police made them clear the foot path and encroachments were removed on Sunday evening.
Traffic congestion at Avalahalli, Bengaluru police takes a note
A user has alerted about a severe traffic congestion at North Bengaluru's Avalahalli which is near Old Madras Road on Monday morning. He shared a picture of the jam and wrote, “This is at near avalahalli KR pura at the time of 8:30Am even single bike or car take 10 mins to cross the road please look at this”
The Bengaluru police took a note about the situation.
Traffic PSI's son booked in Mysuru for performing bike stunts on road
A young man who is the son of a traffic police inspector in Mysuru was booked for performing wheelies on road. The police lodged a compliant after the stunts of a young boy went viral on social media.
Karnataka's additional director general of police Alok Kumar said, "Traffic PSI’s son , who posted his video performing wheeling stunt on Mysore ORR, is apprehended and legal action being taken at Mysore, Siddharth Traffic Police Station. Law of the land should apply to everyone equally “
Cops warn of traffic snarls at Bellandur
The Bengaluru traffic police alerted the commuters about the slow movement of traffic at IT hub Bellandur. As the area is home for many IT parks, a large number of vehicles ply through the area and the ongoing metro construction has further slowed down the traffic movement.
In an X post, Bengaluru traffic police said, “Traffic advisory due to BMRCL construction in ORR, Bellandur to D B Halli traffic movement is slow, Commuters please co operate with us.”
