Contributor,
Prabhu P
Software Engineer
Prabhu P
Software Engineer
The government can easily solve Bengaluru’s traffic problem to a large extent—if they truly want to. Long flyovers and tunnel roads are not the solution.
The real issue is that traffic is concentrated within the city. While vehicle density is high, there are still remedies. For instance, someone traveling from Attibele to Whitefield, Bellandur, or KR Puram is forced to take routes that pass through the city, often crossing the Electronic City flyover. Although alternate routes exist, they are not in good condition.
The solution lies in developing a proper Ring Road to decongest the city. NICE Road is a good alternative for those traveling from the south to the west, but there are no viable options for commuters heading east or north. The priority should be to expedite Metro route expansion and accelerate the construction of the STRR (Satellite Town Ring Road), which can serve as a true Ring Road and ease congestion.
Another major issue is the slow-moving traffic at junctions—even when the signal is green. The reason? Vehicles take 10–20 seconds to navigate potholes, which are often located right at intersections. Uneven roads and terrible potholes across the city further slow down traffic.
Solving Bengaluru’s traffic woes does not require billion-dollar investments that destroy Mother Earth for tunnel roads. A functional Ring Road is a basic necessity for a metropolitan city, yet this plan has been deferred for too long. Additionally, the roads running through the heart of the city are riddled with potholes.
Make Bengaluru’s roads pothole-free first—then see the difference!
The real issue is that traffic is concentrated within the city. While vehicle density is high, there are still remedies. For instance, someone traveling from Attibele to Whitefield, Bellandur, or KR Puram is forced to take routes that pass through the city, often crossing the Electronic City flyover. Although alternate routes exist, they are not in good condition.
The solution lies in developing a proper Ring Road to decongest the city. NICE Road is a good alternative for those traveling from the south to the west, but there are no viable options for commuters heading east or north. The priority should be to expedite Metro route expansion and accelerate the construction of the STRR (Satellite Town Ring Road), which can serve as a true Ring Road and ease congestion.
Another major issue is the slow-moving traffic at junctions—even when the signal is green. The reason? Vehicles take 10–20 seconds to navigate potholes, which are often located right at intersections. Uneven roads and terrible potholes across the city further slow down traffic.
Solving Bengaluru’s traffic woes does not require billion-dollar investments that destroy Mother Earth for tunnel roads. A functional Ring Road is a basic necessity for a metropolitan city, yet this plan has been deferred for too long. Additionally, the roads running through the heart of the city are riddled with potholes.
Make Bengaluru’s roads pothole-free first—then see the difference!
