Bengaluru traffic police are set to introduce significant new traffic restrictions on two-wheelers, autorickshaws, and various goods vehicles across five prominent flyovers and elevated corridors. These measures, beginning September 4, are designed to improve road safety and mitigate the city's notorious congestion.
Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Karthik Reddy stated that the decision follows an extensive study of traffic conditions, which highlighted frequent vehicle breakdowns, slow-moving goods vehicles, and a high incidence of fatal and non-fatal accidents, particularly affecting two-wheeler riders. The restrictions will initially be implemented on a trial basis, with a review planned to assess their effectiveness.
Key Restrictions Across Bengaluru's Flyovers
The new rules vary by corridor and vehicle category, with some of the city's busiest routes facing the most stringent prohibitions.
Electronics City Elevated Corridor (Effective September 11)
- All categories of goods vehicles will be restricted between 6 AM and 10 PM.
- Two-wheelers, passenger autorickshaws, and three-wheeler goods autorickshaws will be prohibited throughout the day.
International Airport Road Elevated Corridor (Effective September 4)
- Two-wheelers and passenger autorickshaws will be banned around the clock.
- All categories of goods vehicles will also face restrictions from 6 AM to 10 PM.
Peenya Elevated Corridor (Effective September 4)
- Passenger autorickshaws and three-wheeler goods autorickshaws are prohibited all day.
- Heavy and medium goods vehicles will face restrictions during peak hours: 7 AM to 11 AM and 4 PM to 10 PM.
BGS Flyover on Mysuru Road (Effective September 4)
- Three-wheeler goods autorickshaws and other goods vehicles will be restricted during peak hours (7 AM to 11 AM and 4 PM to 10 PM).
- Heavy goods vehicles are prohibited throughout the day.
Double-Decker Flyover (Silk Board to Ragigudda) (Effective September 4)
- Heavy goods vehicles will be prohibited at all hours on this corridor.
Traffic police noted that vehicle breakdowns, particularly involving goods carriers, were a major concern identified across all five flyovers. The review also considered each flyover's design, width, accident severity, congestion at entry/exit points, emergency traffic management, and the overall safety of road users.