Bengaluru Traffic Advisory: To alleviate traffic congestion at Devarabeesanahalli junction, the Bengaluru Traffic Police have announced new measures effective from May 2. The initiative will involve restricting vehicle movement on Sakra Hospital Road leading to the junction. These temporary arrangements will be in place until May 8 as part of a trial to improve traffic flow.
In their advisory, officials stated, “To decongest Devarabeesanahalli junction, specific traffic arrangements have been made to ensure smooth movement on a trial basis.”
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Bengaluru Traffic Advisory: Alternative Routes
Alternative routes have been provided for commuters. Drivers heading from Sakra Hospital Road to Devarabeesanahalli Junction should take Sakra Hospital Main Road, continue to Bellandur Kodi and proceed via Bellandur Main Road to reach the Outer Ring Road before arriving at the junction.
For those travelling from Sakra Hospital Road to Kadubeesanahalli Junction, the suggested route involves taking Sakra Hospital Road to the Outer Ring Road, turning left near Ganesh Temple, and then crossing to reach Kadubeesanahalli Junction. After taking a U-turn, drivers should enter the service road on the Outer Ring Road, access Cesna Business Park, and continue to Devarabeesanahalli Junction.
In separate incident, a man lost his life after a tree collapsed onto his auto during heavy rain and strong winds in Bengaluru on Wednesday evening. The incident occurred around 7:30 pm near a bus stop at CK Achukattu. The deceased, identified as Mahesh, hailed from Ittamadu and was reportedly refuelling his auto when the tree came crashing down, crushing the vehicle completely. Mahesh died on the spot due to the impact. Another tree also fell on a nearby car, but the occupants escaped unharmed. Several areas in the city witnessed intense rainfall and gusty winds, leading to such weather-related mishaps.