Bengaluru Police Pause Two-Wheeler Ban on Key Flyovers After Traffic Chaos

The Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP) has temporarily suspended the ban on two-wheelers along the Airport Road and Electronics City elevated corridors. The decision follows a pilot implementation that triggered severe congestion and traffic conflicts at designated diversion points.

Instead of a blanket restriction, the BTP will now introduce vehicle limits in a phased manner. The initial plan, announced last week, sought to restrict various vehicle categories on five major elevated corridors in the city to improve road safety and streamline traffic flow.

Restrictions on four flyovers, excluding the Electronics City Elevated Expressway, took effect on September 4. A preliminary review indicated smooth traffic movement on the BGS Flyover, Peenya Flyover, and Double Decker Flyover.

However, on the Airport Road Elevated Corridor between Sanjeevininagar Cross and Vidyashilpa Junction, diverting goods vehicles, two-wheelers, and autorickshaws simultaneously at approach ramps led to long queues and severe congestion. The diversions also spilled over, affecting traffic on adjoining surface roads.

Consequently, the BTP will continue to enforce restrictions on goods vehicles on the Airport Road corridor during notified hours in the first phase. Two-wheelers and autorickshaws will remain permitted on the corridor for now.

The BTP has advised two-wheeler riders to predominantly use the leftmost lane, maintain lane discipline, avoid unsafe overtaking, and adhere to the prescribed speed limit of 60 kmph.

A similar phased approach is slated for the Electronics City Elevated Corridor starting September 11. Goods vehicle restrictions will be enforced initially, while two-wheelers will continue to be allowed. The two-wheeler ban will be introduced later in a calibrated manner, based on traffic flow, road-safety conditions, operational feasibility at approach ramps, and the impact on adjoining roads.