Bengaluru traffic police announces new route restrictions. Check details

To ease traffic congestion on specific routes, the Bengaluru Traffic Police has announced new restrictions. These measures aim to improve traffic flow and reduce bottlenecks in these busy areas.

The route restrictions have been announced for Old Madras Road, KR Puram Police Station Road, BBMP Junction, Anandapura, and other areas. Commuters are advised to plan their routes accordingly.

Changes on Old Madras Road and KR Puram Police Station Road (New Police Station):

• One-Way Conversion: 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.
• The U-turn at BBMP Junction on Old Madras Road has been closed.
• Route Adjustments: For vehicles heading from Old Madras Road to KR Puram, TC Palya, and Anandapura: Take the free left turn and proceed via KR Puram Law and Order Police Station.
• BMTC buses traveling from ITI Gate to Hoskote must drop passengers at the bus stop near Sri Rama Hospital.
• For BMTC buses from ITI Gate to Diesel Shed Road: Take a U-turn at the Government College Junction and proceed to the depot.
• For vehicles from Anandapura and KR Puram village heading to the city: Take a left turn near Kote Venkataramana Swamy Temple, proceed via Old Madras Road, and make a U-turn near GRT.
• For vehicles coming from TC Palya to the city: Take a left turn near Muniyappa Garden, proceed via Government College Road, and reach Government College Junction.

Meanwhile, the Bengaluru Traffic Police is planning to Launch an All-in-One Traffic App called ASTraM, short for Actionable Intelligence for Sustainable Traffic Management, to provide real-time traffic information. The app is expected to launch within the next two months.

The app will provide users with live updates on traffic congestion and allow them to report accidents directly to the police. Users will also be able to view and pay traffic fines through the app.

“We want to integrate the Public Eye and other services into a single app. Even the traffic police will start using the app with added features to report road incidents. They (the agency) will make a digital map of the city that we can use to simulate projects such as road closures or changing one-ways without inconveniencing people. If the simulation shows better results, we want to implement those changes.” said Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) M N Anucheth, in a statement to Deccan Herald.

This new version of ASTraM will be available to the public, unlike the existing version used by traffic police to monitor traffic patterns. The app is part of a larger initiative by the Bengaluru Traffic Police to improve traffic management and safety in the city. Other initiatives include installing new signboards, solar blinkers, and body-worn cameras.