Bengaluru: Traffic authorities have implemented new restrictions on Old Madras Road and the KR Puram police station road to alleviate congestion and streamline traffic flow. Commuters are urged to take note of these changes effective immediately.

Key Traffic Updates

  • One-Way Regulation:
    • The stretch from BBMP Junction on Old Madras Road to the Veterinary Hospital near KR Puram law and order police station is now a one-way road.
    • The U-turn at BBMP Junction has been closed.
  • Diversions for Commuters:
    • Vehicles traveling from Old Madras Road to KR Puram, TC Palya, and Anandapura via the KR Puram law and order police station must take a free left turn.
    • BMTC buses from ITI Gate to Hoskote will now stop near Sri Rama Hospital for passenger drop-offs.

Changes for BMTC Buses

  • Buses traveling from ITI Gate to Diesel Shed Road should now take a U-turn at the Government College Junction before heading to the depot.

New Routes for City-Bound Vehicles

  • Vehicles from Anandapura and KR Puram Village heading to the city:
    • Take a left near Kote Venkataramana Swamy Temple.
    • Proceed via Old Madras Road and take a U-turn near GRT.
  • Vehicles from TC Palya heading to the city:
    • Turn left at Muniyappa Garden, proceed via Government College Road, and reach the Government College Junction.

Objective

These changes aim to:

  • Reduce congestion on Old Madras Road and nearby areas.
  • Improve the commuting experience for residents and travelers.
  • Streamline public and private transport routes in the vicinity.

Commuters are advised to plan their journeys accordingly and cooperate with traffic authorities to ensure smooth implementation of these new measures.