Partial opening of single lane to relieve traffic at MG Road amid metro work: Report

Partial opening of Kamaraj Road in Bengaluru - set for mid-May - to ease traffic congestion amid Pink line metro construction.

Published on: Apr 27, 2024, 15:51:33 IST

By Yamini C S

Prefer HTon Google

Share via

Copy link

As the Pink Line metro construction advances beneath Kamaraj Road, commuters can anticipate some relief. The traffic police will temporarily open a single lane to ease travel from MG Road to Cubbon Road by mid-May, slightly delayed from the earlier April target set by the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), Times Now reported.

Bengaluru's MG Road is infamous for traffic congestions. (Archive)

ALSO READ | Bengaluru Namma Metro to start services early for TCS World 10K race on Sunday: Report

This one-way conversion aims to alleviate the notorious congestion along MG Road, particularly during peak hours. DCP Traffic - West Anita B Haddannavar spoke to reporters and emphasized the urgency, acknowledging public demand for improved accessibility, especially towards Commercial Street.

ALSO READ | Traffic jam? No problem: Bengaluru woman attends Zoom meeting while riding scooter

The closure of Kamaraj Road in 2019 was a result of constructing the underground Pink Line metro station at MG Road, serving as an interchange with the Purple Line. This closure forced commuters to take detours via Anil Kumble Circle or Trinity Circle, worsening MG Road's congestion.

ALSO READ | Bengaluru, Hyderabad airports are buzzing thanks to small airlines

BL Yashavanth Chavan from BMRCL assured ongoing construction efforts, expecting a partial opening by mid-May after inspections by the traffic police.

Another senior official noted that an 8-meter width of the road and a 2.5-meter footpath are being restored, while the remaining 12 meters will stay closed for equipment deployment for the underground station, as reported by the New Indian Express.

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