Bengaluru Traffic Alert: Traffic is a major issue in Bengaluru city, leaving citizens standard in frustration as they try to go about their daily lifestyle. Taking note of the problem, Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari has suggested two major infrastructure solutions, such as tunnel roads and triple-layered flyovers, that have the potential of tackling traffic problems in Bengaluru. However, Bengaluru is also focusing on an ambitious mega project called Satellite Town Ring Road (STRR), which is a 288 km expressway, connecting major highways and routes.
Nitin Gadkari's Bengaluru Traffic Solutions:
While speaking in a Raising Bharat Summit that was hosted by News18, Gadkari revealed that he suggested Karnataka CM about tunnel roads which could be a game changer for Bengaluru. He added, Bengaluru can explore adding to additional layers to existing flyovers, making it a multi-tier flyover.
His statement comes after he sought central approval for mega urban tunnel project that is focused upon easing Bengaluru's traffic congestions. The proposed tunnels are expected to link major national highways such as Ballari Road (NH-44), Tumakuru Road (NH-48), Hosur Road (NH-48/NH-75 via Electronics City), Old Madras Road (Old NH-4), and Mysuru Road (NH-275).
Bengaluru Satellite Town Ring Road
Currently, Bengaluru is constructing its Satellite Town Ring Road, which was approved by PM Narendra Modi on March 11 last year. The STRR is partly operational by NHAI, and still under construction.
STRR s a 280.8-kilometre (174.5 mi) ring road under construction around Bangalore city, the capital of Karnataka state in India. This road passing through Dabaspet, Dodda Belavangala, Doddaballapur, Devanahalli, Vijayapura, Nandagudi, Malur, Sathyamangala, Perandapalli (Hosur), Beragapalli, Thalli, Dodda Maralavadi, Kanakapura, Ramanagara, Magadi and Solur these 17 towns connected. This road 8 lane access control highway and 2 lane service road facility provided, as per Wikipedia.
The entire STRR, being developed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) under Bharatmala Pariyojana, includes 367 kilometres (228 mi) around Bengaluru that will connect 8 major satellite towns. From this, NHAI will develop 240 kilometres of expressway.
The project is divided into three phases. The first phase includes e 82-kilometre (51 mi) stretch between Dobbspet and Ramanagara and is expected to be completed in 3 years. Also, a 30-kilometre (19 mi) stretch between Dobbespet and Magadi under K-SHIP is developed.
The NHAI has divided the STRR project into three phases, said RK Suryawanshi, regional officer at NHAI, Bengaluru. The NHAI, he said, would take up Phase III ahead of Phase II. The second phase will be taken up next year. Another NHAI official said the 56-km Phase II has been kept on hold as it passes through the boundaries of eco-sensitive Bannerghatta National Park, as reported by Wikipedia.
As per reports, STRR is going to reduce traffic congestion in Bengaluru.
Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project (BSRP):
Another major project in Bengaluru is of Suburban Rail Project that will be a 149.348 km commuter rail network with 64 stations in the city. The project is still under construction and has an estimated cost of around Rs 15,767 crore. PM Modi had approved the project in June 2023.
Bengaluru Traffic Alert:
On April 11, the HAL Airport Traffic Bengaluru traffic police said, due to ongoing metro work at Outer Ring Road Salem Railway Bridge, the traffic from Mahadevpur toward Marathahalli and Marathahalli towards Mahadevpur will be slow, please cooperate with us and plan accordingly.
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