Commuters in Bengaluru are facing significant disruptions on the Outer Ring Road (ORR), with extended travel times becoming a major concern due to ongoing construction projects and recent incidents.
A Bengaluru resident recently shared a stark warning on Reddit, citing reliable sources within the traffic police. The advice is to avoid the ORR for the next two weeks, as one source quoted, “It will continue to be seriously ****** for the next 20 days.”
This warning comes in the wake of several contributing factors. On October 14th, a BMTC bus breakdown near Ecospace Junction caused a traffic jam stretching several kilometers, leading to delays of up to two hours for journeys that typically take under an hour. Additionally, the closure of Panathur Road, a crucial link between Varthur and Marathahalli, has severely worsened congestion in the eastern parts of the ORR.
Compounding the issue are persistent construction activities, including white-topping and metro work, which have resulted in road closures and deteriorating road conditions, especially on stretches like Varthur-Sarjapura Road. Residents have reported significant potholes and unsafe road conditions, with some accidents attributed to the poor road quality.
However, there is a glimmer of hope. The Outer Ring Road Companies Association has indicated that Panathur Road is expected to reopen by next Friday. This reopening should help alleviate some of the traffic pressure on the Varthur-Marathahalli and ORR routes.
In light of these severe traffic conditions, commuters are strongly advised to plan their journeys using alternative routes and to stay updated with the latest traffic advisories from the Bengaluru Traffic Police. This will help minimize delays and ensure safety during this challenging period.
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