From September 5, five Bengaluru flyovers will face significant changes in their access. In a recent Bengaluru traffic advisory, the Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP) announced that auto rickshaws and two-wheelers will not be allowed on certain key connectors of the city. The BGS (Sirsi Circle), Peenya flyover, the Electronics City elevated expressway, the Silk Board-Ragigudda metro double-decker flyover, and the Sanjeevnagar Cross-Vidyashilp Junction flyover all come under the purview of this new mandate. The telos of this move are public safety and reduction of traffic congestion, as per the concerned authorities.
New Bengaluru Traffic Advisory Announced
According to a report published by the Deccan Herald, the restrictions for the double-decker and airport road, Sirsi Circle, and Peenya flyovers will be implemented from Saturday, 5th September onwards. However, the restrictions on the Electronics City Expressway will come into force from Friday, 11th September onwards.
Among the restrictions is the complete ban on heavy goods vehicles on the Sirsi Circle flyover. Three-wheeled goods auto rickshaws will also be restricted from 7 AM to 11 AM, and 4 PM to 10 PM. The double-decker flyover, too, will endure a complete ban on heavy goods vehicles.
For the Peenya flyover, three-wheeled vehicles will be completely prohibited, and heavy and medium goods vehicles will be restricted during the morning and evening peak hours. On the Electronics Expressway, all goods vehicles will be disallowed between 6 AM and 10 PM, in addition to three- and two-wheelers facing a complete ban.
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A Move To Reduce Congestion, Accidents
Bengaluru has long faced significant issues with traffic congestion. If what authorities say is to go by, this move is being undertaken in the service of reducing congestion. However, not everyone is happy with it. While it eases road transport for car owners who can afford to book cab-hailing services frequently, it creates problems for two-wheeler drivers and those reliant on auto-rickshaws.
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Summing Up
This move has garnered mixed responses from the residents of Bengaluru. While the intention of the move is to make roads safer, many think that this might create more problems for people who do not own cars. It remains to be seen whether this mandate is implemented in other parts of the city as well.
