Take ring road for 'Bengaluru', straight for 'Bangaluru': Confusing traffic sign at airport road sparks laughter

A traffic sign in Bengaluru has sparked a mix of amusement and frustration among social media users due to a glaring typo. The sign, located on Airport Road, features two different spellings of the city's name— "Bengaluru" and "Bangaluru"—leading to confusion and humorous reactions online.

The sign, which directs drivers towards four destinations, lists "KR Puram" and "Tamkur" correctly. However, it is the third and fourth directions that have caught attention: one points to "Bengaluru," while the other leads to "Bangaluru." The error has since gone viral, with many commenting on the amusing mistake.

Social Media Reactions

The post, shared by entrepreneur Sanjeev on X, has generated a flurry of comments. "I bet someone new to the country and/or the city will definitely wonder if Bengaluru and Bangaluru are two different cities!" Sanjeev wrote alongside the image.


Social media users have expressed a range of reactions, from irritation to amusement. One commenter shared, "I know exactly where this is. Hebbal flyover. Just before you enter the city. Even if you take the left, you can come up the ramp and join the same road." Another joked, "This may be purposely done so that fast drivers slow down and hence accidents are reduced."

Others have taken a more humorous angle, with one person suggesting, "With these kinds of directions, even a seasoned Bangalorean will get lost in the traffic." Another commenter noted the possible logic behind the sign: "The left sign takes you to a road that 'Bends' before merging, therefore Bengaluru. Right sign - you Bang Straight. Therefore ‘Bangaluru’."