Traffic snarls throughout Bengaluru as 1000’s go away metropolis for Deepavali weekend

Bengaluru witnessed site visitors congestion on October 17 night and October 18 morning as 1000’s of residents started leaving town for the lengthy Deepavali weekend. Major bus terminals, such because the Kempegowda Bus Station (Majestic) and the Mysuru Road Satellite Bus Station, noticed big crowds, with a number of arterial roads choked for hours.

A police officer stated, “Traffic jams are anticipated by October 18 (Saturday) at these potential congestion hotspots. We urge folks to plan their journey upfront to keep away from delays.”

Anticipating the surge, the Bengaluru Traffic Police issued an advisory figuring out six potential congestion hotspots — Goraguntepalya, Hebbal, Majestic, Old Madras Road, Mysuru Road, and Hosur Road — and urged motorists to plan their journey upfront.

Congestion factors

According to the Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP), heavy site visitors was reported at Majestic and KSR Bengaluru railway station, on Seshadri Road, Okay.G. Road, and Mysuru Road.

“Thousands of individuals arrived on the bus and railway stations, inflicting gridlocks in a number of instructions. We have made vital preparations and in addition police personnel have been elevated for handle the site visitors,” stated a senior police officer.

The Mysuru Road Satellite Bus Station witnessed chaotic scenes as passengers heading in the direction of Mysuru, Mangaluru, Puttur, Madikeri, Virajpet, and components of Tamil Nadu and Kerala struggled to board buses. The heavy rush resulted in extreme congestion on Mysuru Road, Okay.R. Market Road, Chord Road, and the Outer Ring Road, police officers added.

Shortage of buses

Passengers at Majestic complained concerning the scarcity of Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) buses.

“I’ve been ready since 4 p.m. for a bus to Hospet, however each bus is packed. No seat is accessible. I even checked non-public buses, however they’re charging double the common fare. While the common is ₹900, they’re demanding ₹2,000 per seat,” stated Ravi Okay., a passenger at Majestic. “I’ve now cancelled my journey, and am heading again house,” he added.

However, KSRTC officers stated that the company is working 2,500 further buses from Bengaluru between October 17 and 20 for the Deepavali rush, with return providers scheduled from October 22 to 26. “All vital preparations have been made to function these particular providers,” an official stated.

Shopping rush

Traffic chaos was reported at Okay.R. Market as 1000’s thronged the world for last-minute Deepavali purchasing.

“It took me practically two hours to cross the stretch between Town Hall and Mysuru Road flyover,” stated Ramesh Gowda, a commuter from Shanthinagar. “Two-wheelers, autos, and automobiles have been all caught bumper-to-bumper. Even pedestrians discovered it exhausting to maneuver due to the gang,” he added.

Traffic snarls have been additionally reported on Tumakuru Road, at Jalahalli, eighth Mile, Goraguntepalya, Hebbal, Hosur Road, Koramangala, Outer Ring Road, Yeshwantpur, Rajajinagar, and within the Central Business District (CBD).