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Bengaluru Traffic: Bengaluru’s Outer Ring Road (ORR), especially near Iblur junction, continues to struggle with heavy traffic, prompting Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to seek help from IT giant Wipro. The Chief Minister has written to the company’s founder-chairman, Azim Premji, requesting permission for limited vehicle movement through its campus to ease congestion in the area.

In his letter dated September 19, Siddaramaiah explained that initial studies by traffic and mobility experts suggest this step could reduce congestion by nearly 30 per cent during peak hours. He added that the measure could improve travel time, enhance the commuter experience and contribute to making the city more liveable.

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The Chief Minister proposed that the arrangement could be implemented under mutually agreed conditions, with security concerns taken into account. He also urged Wipro to hold discussions with government officials soon to explore a practical plan.

Bengaluru ORR Traffic

Traffic congestion on the ORR corridor has been one of the major challenges for Bengaluru in recent years. The stretch connects several IT hubs, but bottlenecks have become common, especially during office timings. Commuters and civic groups have often voiced frustration over delays and poor road management along the route.

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The issue gained more attention recently after logistics technology firm BlackBuck’s co-founder, Rajesh Yabaji, announced plans to shift the company’s office from Bellandur. He cited poor infrastructure, including potholes and dust-filled roads, and claimed that no improvement could be expected for at least five years.

His remarks triggered criticism of the state government’s civic management. Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy also attacked the Congress-led government, saying Bengaluru had earned the tag of the “City of Potholes” due to corruption and inefficiency.