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Bengaluru Traffic Alert: Ahead of the Dhanteras, Diwali and Bhai Dooj celebrations, the Bengaluru Traffic Police has issued a travel advisory for the festival weekend. According to the advisory, six key routes, including Hosur Road, Gorapuntepalya and Hebbal, are expected to witness heavy traffic congestion during the Diwali weekend.

As thousands prepare to leave the city for their hometowns to celebrate, the Bengaluru Traffic Police have advised commuters to plan their journey in advance to avoid severe traffic snarls on key routes, Deccan Herald reported. The city witnessed heavy traffic congestion on October 17 and 18.

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Bengaluru: Key Routes Likely To Be Affected

- Gorapuntepalya

- Hebbal

- Majestic

- Old Madras Road

- Mysuru Road

- Hosur Road

- These routes serve as key gateways connecting Bengaluru to nearby districts and states, including Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Andhra Pradesh.

- “Thousands of people arrived at the bus and railway stations, causing gridlocks in multiple directions. We have made necessary arrangements, and also police personnel have been increased to manage the traffic,” The Hindu quoted a senior official as saying.

Passengers At Majestic Raise Alarm Over KSRTC Bus Shortage

Commuters at Majestic expressed frustration about the shortage of Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) buses, pointing out that private buses are taking advantage of the shortage by charging double the regular fare.

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“I have been waiting since 4 p.m. for a bus to Hospet, but every bus is packed. No seat is available. I even checked private buses, but they are charging double the regular fare. While the regular fare is ₹900, they are demanding ₹2,000 per seat. I have now cancelled my trip and am heading back home,” a passenger at Majestic said.

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