In a significant move to tackle the chronic gridlock at a key junction, the Bengaluru Traffic Police has enforced a new traffic regulation at the Marathahalli bridge. The advisory, which came into effect on 16 December 2025, aims to streamline vehicle movement and decongest one of the city's busiest corridors.
What Does the New Traffic Rule Mandate?
The core directive of the police advisory is clear: vehicles approaching the Marathahalli bridge from the directions of Devarabeesanahalli and Kadubeesanahalli are now prohibited from taking a right turn. This right turn would have allowed them to head towards the major tech hubs and residential areas of Varthur and Whitefield. The restriction is a strategic intervention designed to break a major bottleneck that forms daily at this intersection, causing long tailbacks and frustrating delays for commuters.
Expected Impact on Commuters and Traffic Flow
By eliminating the conflicting right-turn movement, authorities anticipate a smoother flow of traffic on the main stretch over the Marathahalli bridge. This maneuver often forced vehicles to cut across oncoming traffic, bringing the entire junction to a standstill during peak hours. Drivers who previously used this route will now need to seek alternative paths to reach Varthur and Whitefield. The police are likely suggesting the use of preceding or subsequent U-turns or alternative routes via nearby signal junctions to complete their journey.
Long-Term Strategy for Bengaluru's Congestion
This advisory is part of a series of micro-managed solutions being implemented by the Bengaluru Traffic Police to address the city's infamous traffic woes. Instead of large-scale infrastructure projects, which take years, such tactical changes can offer immediate, albeit partial, relief. The success of this measure will be closely monitored, and adjustments may follow based on real-time traffic data and commuter feedback. The move underscores the ongoing challenge of managing urban mobility in India's Silicon Valley, where rapid growth continues to outpace road infrastructure.
Commuters are advised to plan their routes accordingly and stay updated via official police channels for any further modifications to the traffic plan in the area.
