In accordance with the BTP, the choice follows a assessment of accidents on sure flyovers, significantly these attributed to variations in automobile speeds.
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Come September, two-wheelers shall be banned on two main elevated corridors — Airport Street (in the direction of KIA) and Electronics Metropolis — in Bengaluru, a transfer aimed toward decreasing accidents and enhancing site visitors motion. The Bengaluru Site visitors Police (BTP) has additionally introduced restrictions on the motion of sure different classes of automobiles on 5 flyovers within the metropolis.
In accordance with the BTP, the choice follows a assessment of accidents on sure flyovers, significantly these attributed to variations in automobile speeds. The restrictions on the BGS Flyover, Peenya Elevated Hall, Double-Decker Flyover and Kempe Gowda Worldwide Airport Street Elevated Hall will come into impact from September 4. These on the Electronics Metropolis Elevated Hall shall be carried out from September 11.
The BTP mentioned it thought of a number of components, together with street security, the design and width of the flyovers, severity of accidents, congestion brought on by automobile breakdowns, congestion at entry and exit factors, site visitors administration throughout emergencies, and the security of two-wheeler riders.
A senior site visitors police officer advised The Hindu that the transfer had been into account for a very long time, because the variety of accidents on the stretches was rising.
“A complete assessment of knowledge was carried out earlier than taking the choice. We are going to assessment the affect of those restrictions and make vital changes sooner or later,” the officer mentioned.
One other officer defined that the Electronics Metropolis flyover is at present managed by Bangalore Elevated Tollway Pvt. Ltd. (BETPL), and its time period will finish quickly. “There are talks about handing over the flyover to the Higher Bengaluru Authority (GBA), however it’s possible that the interval may very well be prolonged. Even then, we are going to focus on with BETPL and make adjustments,” the officer mentioned.
The transfer is probably going to attract commuter outrage, particularly two-wheeler restrictions, as each flyovers are utilized by hundreds of office-goers within the metropolis. The BTP has urged the general public to cooperate with the initiative, stating that the measures have been launched within the curiosity of public security and smoother site visitors motion.
Printed – August 30, 2026 10:38 pm IST
