On Saturday evening, the KR Puram to Hoskote stretch along Old Madras Road in Bengaluru experienced significant traffic congestion due to a large number of people leaving the city for their hometowns ahead of the Sankranti festival. The KR Puram area, an important junction for travelers heading to Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, saw heavy delays as extra buses were deployed to accommodate the mass exodus, worsening the traffic situation.
The traffic jam created considerable discomfort for commuters, with long delays reported throughout the evening. The situation was exacerbated by the increased volume of vehicles and public transport on the already busy route. As the festival approaches, similar disruptions may be expected, urging travelers to plan their journeys in advance and be prepared for possible traffic bottlenecks.
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