As Bengaluru gears up for a festive weekend, the city's traffic police have issued a crucial advisory warning commuters about six major congestion points that could turn into nightmare zones. With increased vehicular movement expected across the city, authorities are urging residents to plan their travel strategically.
Critical Traffic Hotspots Identified
The Bengaluru Traffic Police have flagged these six locations as potential gridlock areas where vehicles might crawl at snail's pace:
- Hosur Road Corridor: Particularly near Electronic City and Silk Board Junction
- Outer Ring Road (ORR): From Marathahalli to Silk Board junction stretch
- Mysuru Road: Approaching Nice Road junction and surrounding areas
- Tumakuru Road: Near Yeshwanthpur and further towards Nelamangala
- Ballari Road: Hebbal junction and approaches to Kempegowda International Airport
- Old Airport Road: Particularly near Kundalahalli and HAL areas
Why This Weekend Matters
The convergence of weekend shopping, social gatherings, and festival preparations is expected to create the perfect storm for traffic congestion. Police officials anticipate significantly higher vehicle density compared to regular weekends, with peak hours likely stretching longer than usual.
Proactive Measures Deployed
Traffic authorities have assured that additional personnel will be deployed at these critical junctions to manage the flow. "We're implementing special traffic management plans and coordinating with local authorities to minimize inconvenience," stated a senior traffic police official.
Commuters are advised to consider alternative routes, use public transportation where possible, and check real-time traffic updates before embarking on their journeys. The police also recommend carpooling and staggering travel times to avoid the worst of the congestion.
For those planning airport trips or long-distance travel, authorities suggest adding extra buffer time as approaches to major highways are likely to experience heavier than normal traffic.
