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Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway to get Intelligent Traffic Management System from July 1: Report

Starting July 1, the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway will implement an Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) to enhance road safety.

Published on: Jun 24, 2024, 17:00:00 IST
By Yamini C S
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From July 1 onwards, the entire Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway network will be outfitted with the Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS), marking a significant upgrade. Alok Kumar, ADGP for Traffic and Road Safety, spoke to reporters and announced the completion of ITMS integration across Bengaluru-Mysuru Road, encompassing the highway, Mysuru city, and district areas, a report said.

The Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway is a 10-lane project, divided into two carriages. (Twitter/ @nitin_gadkari)
The Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway is a 10-lane project, divided into two carriages. (Twitter/ @nitin_gadkari)

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Initially launched in Bengaluru in December 2022, ITMS includes 250 automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras and 80 red light violation detection (RLVD) cameras spread across 50 junctions in the city. Now extended to Mysuru, this expansion cost approximately ₹8.5 crore, with ₹4 crore allocated for Mysuru city and ₹4.5 crore for the district, the report stated.

Enforcement of traffic violations via challans will commence from July 1, facilitated by these newly installed ANPR cameras covering areas like Hunsur, HD Kote, Nanjangud, and T Narasipura in Mysuru district.

Future plans include deploying ITMS cameras on major highways connecting Bengaluru to nearby taluks and districts such as Tumakuru Road (NH 4), Kanakapura Road (NH 948) up to Kollegal, and Hosur Road (NH 44). Additionally, Variable Messaging Signs (VMS) will be introduced along these routes to relay real-time traffic updates and road conditions.

The initiative also involves enhancing enforcement capabilities on the Bengaluru-Mysuru highway through additional cameras and VMS boards. Approval from the state road transport authority has been secured, with tenders expected to be floated soon, the publication added.

Further improvements in road safety across Karnataka, excluding Bengaluru, include the installation of signboards, blinkers, 800 alcometers for checking drunk driving, and 155 laser speed guns. Plans are also underway to integrate the challan system with FASTag at toll gates, facilitating direct fines deduction from FASTag wallets pending Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) approval.

 
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.

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