Bengaluru Traffic Eased: Hebbal Flyover Cuts Peak-Hour Delays to 2 Minutes (PHOTOS)


<p>Bengaluru’s Hebbal flyover now cuts peak-hour delays to just 2 minutes. Commuters enjoy smoother traffic from Esteem Mall to Hebbal, thanks to new traffic loops, lane segregation, and better road management. Minor jams persist near Mekhri Circle.</p><img><p>Once notorious for severe congestion, the Hebbal flyover has now become a smooth passage for commuters.&nbsp;</p><p>With improved traffic loops and lane management, motorists who previously endured long delays can now navigate the stretch much faster, making daily travel far more convenient.</p><img><p>A peak-hour trial drive from Esteem Mall to Hebbal traffic police station showed the one-kilometre stretch could be covered in just over two minutes.&nbsp;</p><p>Two-wheelers maintained speeds of 40–60 kmph, highlighting a significant improvement from the slow, stop-and-go conditions of the past.</p><img><p>While the flyover itself flows smoothly, new congestion points have emerged near Baptist Hospital.&nbsp;</p><p>Bus stops and vehicles cutting across lanes slow down traffic, showing that the benefits of the flyover can be reduced once commuters leave the main stretch.</p><img><p>Commuters have welcomed the changes, noting the flyover no longer lives up to its former dreaded reputation.&nbsp;</p><p>Previously, travellers often waited for traffic cops to manage airport-bound traffic, a situation now largely avoided thanks to better lane segregation.</p><img><p>The Tumakuru Road loop, previously a source of 10–12 minute delays, now allows near-seamless entry to the flyover.&nbsp;</p><p>Vehicles from Byataranapura, Kodigehalli, and surrounding areas can now move with minimal stoppages, cutting travel time significantly.</p><img><p>Despite the improved flow on the flyover, some bottlenecks remain.&nbsp;</p><p>Areas near Mekhri Circle, UAS campus bus stop, CBI junction, and Ganganagar experience slowdowns due to merging traffic streams.&nbsp;</p><p>While the flyover itself runs smoothly, congestion has been relocated rather than eliminated entirely.</p>

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