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Originally Posted by Redeemer8
(Post 3251295)
Hi Rolling wheels - Did you experience any issues or traffic congestion while crossing AOB? |
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Originally Posted by julupani
(Post 3251411)
Generally Andhra-Odisha border is not that congested, as there is some parking space created for trucks on both sides of the border. And even if you hit it at a time when there is a bit of heavy traffic, it is an accepted practice for private vehicles/buses/taxis etc to take to the opposite side of the road and pass through. You can see the following post for info regarding the checkposts at Odisha borders.http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/route-...ml#post3204483 |
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Originally Posted by julupani
(Post 3251411)
You seem to be a comparatively sedate driver. A year ago, I had done Bhubaneswar-Rajahmundry in 9.5hours, despite having wasted time by going right through Vizag city. Generally Andhra-Odisha border is not that congested, as there is some parking space created for trucks on both sides of the border. And even if you hit it at a time when there is a bit of heavy traffic, it is an accepted practice for private vehicles/buses/taxis etc to take to the opposite side of the road and pass through. You can see the following post for info regarding the checkposts at Odisha borders. http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/route-...ml#post3204483 |
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Originally Posted by Redeemer8
(Post 3251416)
Thanks for the update. According to you, at what time generally we can anticipate heavy traffic at AOB, I was stuck there for a about an hour last year. |
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Originally Posted by RollingWheels
(Post 3251420)
;) I do not disagree entirely with you Julupani sir. We seldom cross 100 kmph and try to maintain around 80-90 kmph . The above time taken is also in inclusive of slow driving near chilka area due to very heavy rains. Many vehicles came to a halt while we continued slowly onwards. |
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Originally Posted by julupani
(Post 3251463)
The WB-OD border on the other hand, jam is more the standard situation. But one can get lucky and arrive at a time when there is less traffic. Of course if the integrated check post has been opened, then there will be practically zero chance of jam here. |
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Originally Posted by sdp1975
(Post 3251508)
A friend who crossed the WB-OR border in August told me that he encountered no truck pile-up, all trucks were in a separate area. I don't know if that would mean the new post was open, or if he was more fortunate. I just read http://www.indiamike.com/india/west-...order-t130319/ , does it make sense trying to follow this route through Jaleshwar market bypassing the border ? |
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Originally Posted by julupani
(Post 3251463)
The WB-OD border on the other hand, jam is more the standard situation. But one can get lucky and arrive at a time when there is less traffic. Of course if the integrated check post has been opened, then there will be practically zero chance of jam here. |
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Originally Posted by sdp1975
(Post 3251508)
A friend who crossed the WB-OR border in August told me that he encountered no truck pile-up, all trucks were in a separate area. I don't know if that would mean the new post was open, or if he was more fortunate. I just read http://www.indiamike.com/india/west-...order-t130319/ , does it make sense trying to follow this route through Jaleshwar market bypassing the border ? |
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Originally Posted by RollingWheels
(Post 3251898)
We reached Durgapur after a gruelling 14 hours drive for a mere distance of 588. The roads are non existent on one side of NH 60 right from balasore to kharagpur. Traffic was 2 way throughout this stretch. But our ordeal was not really this or the incessant rains which followed us right through to the hotel. We were stuck amidst 5-7 kms long jam on OR - WB border. As fresh roads are being laid out both sides of the truck traffic was piled on to one, and this at a place which is notorious for following no structure. I have crossed this route twice, but it was never this bad. We were stuck for 2 hours straight amongst this mayhem. Feels good to be sitting in my hotel room and typing this ... Phew :) |
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Originally Posted by julupani
(Post 3251545)
I actually prefer the detour shown in the following picture. Though it has the disadvantage of having a railway crossing, its generally traffic free and has smooth road surface. |
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Originally Posted by julupani
(Post 3251913)
Sorry that you had to face so much delay. But I am happy to hear that the NH60 is being resurfaced. I always felt this was one of the worst road surfaces among the large numbers of NHDP roads that I have experienced. Thanks to the road works, the usual 2-3kms long jam was elongated even more. But did you by chance notice the progress on the new check posts??? |
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Originally Posted by RollingWheels
(Post 3251898)
We reached Durgapur after a gruelling 14 hours drive for a mere distance of 588. The roads are non existent on one side of NH 60 right from balasore to kharagpur. Traffic was 2 way throughout this stretch. But our ordeal was not really this or the incessant rains which followed us right through to the hotel. We were stuck amidst 5-7 kms long jam on OR - WB border. As fresh roads are being laid out both sides of the truck traffic was piled on to one, and this at a place which is notorious for following no structure. I have crossed this route twice, but it was never this bad. We were stuck for 2 hours straight amongst this mayhem. Feels good to be sitting in my hotel room and typing this ... Phew :) |
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Originally Posted by Redeemer8
(Post 3253023)
Sorry to hear about your ordeal but as mentioned in my earlier post I was anticipating this mess. I do remember facing problems with one way at couple of stretches during my trip last year . Hopefully you've a pleasant journey on your return trip.:) |
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