Bangalore - Pune - Mumbai : Route updates & Eateries

ampere · 12th July 2010, 18:37

Other thing that I heard on the news is that authorities are diverting trucks wanting to go to Hosur to NH207 at Dobbaspet.

Rajiv-Bang · 12th July 2010, 22:22

Some news on Bangalore-Neelmangala stretch. The 4.5 Kms near Peenya flyover is expected to be opened in about a month's time. There are another 6 mini flyovers on the same stretch. As per the news item in Bangalore Mirror-10th July the 20km drive is expected to take 15 minutes.

anainar · 13th July 2010, 08:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rajiv-Bang

Some news on Bangalore-Neelmangala stretch. The 4.5 Kms near Peenya flyover is expected to be opened in about a month's time. There are another 6 mini flyovers on the same stretch. As per the news item in Bangalore Mirror-10th July the 20km drive is expected to take 15 minutes.

That is really good news. Hope they dont put a toll like NICE and could be a good alternative to people going to NH4 from north/central parts of Bangalore. Atleast after this road opens NICE should realize their exorbitant tolls.

Nainar

INNOWAGON_CL · 13th July 2010, 10:17

The Belagaum dispute is back in focus with Maharashtra suspending bus services to Karnataka since yesterday.

With the Supreme Court allowing the Maharastra Government to file a fresh plea on including Belgaum in Maharashtra, the drive by road is now unsafe. Caution to be exercised with stone-pelting and damage to our vehicles could occur.

The news item in Times of India state that Shiv Sena has also announced that it will not allow buses from Karnataka into Kolhapur whereas MNS workers are believed to have stoned some KSRTC buses on Monday night.

While it is reported to be peaceful in Belgaum the risk of retalition by such miscreants exists.

Rajiv-Bang · 13th July 2010, 10:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by anainar

That is really good news. Hope they dont put a toll like NICE and could be a good alternative to people going to NH4 from north/central parts of Bangalore. Atleast after this road opens NICE should realize their exorbitant tolls.

Nainar

If i remember correctly it is supposed to be 20 rupees for the 20 km stretch as per the news report. Though the exact amount will be revealed only prior to the opening. The entire stretch is access controlled & no bikes,3 wheelers will be allowed.

anainar · 14th July 2010, 14:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by INNOWAGON_CL

The Belagaum dispute is back in focus with Maharashtra suspending bus services to Karnataka since yesterday.

With the Supreme Court allowing the Maharastra Government to file a fresh plea on including Belgaum in Maharashtra, the drive by road is now unsafe. Caution to be exercised with stone-pelting and damage to our vehicles could occur.

The news item in Times of India state that Shiv Sena has also announced that it will not allow buses from Karnataka into Kolhapur whereas MNS workers are believed to have stoned some KSRTC buses on Monday night.

While it is reported to be peaceful in Belgaum the risk of retalition by such miscreants exists.

How bad is the situation? Are they targeting private cars? I am driving back to Bangalore from Pune on Sunday and want to be sure that it is safe. The news said the target was only MSRTC buses.

Any news by any one would help.

Nainar

MX6 · 14th July 2010, 15:12

This is a dampener. I still don't understand why there's disputes on a place. Where will belgaum belong? Where will mangalore go? What about international borders India has? Tawang, Kashmir. Who ever mooted the idea of linguisting separation of states. We were well off as 4 presidencies and a few independant kingdoms. Why don't people break all these barriers? It's all vested interests of politicians who eye the hen that lays golden eggs. Which state's coffers will these affluent and developed areas fill. Damn.

Members from Belgaon, Belgaum, Belagadhi, Belagawi (what ever), how safe is it to drive through your place?

hvkumar · 14th July 2010, 23:57

Avoid drive, if possible. Unruly mobs don't distinguish between buses and cars. Better idea would be to drive through this section at night.

MX6 · 15th July 2010, 00:16

Anainar. Since you are in Pune, how about making it to the megameet in Lonavala on Saturday?

prince_pervez · 15th July 2010, 00:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by hvkumar

Better idea would be to drive through this section at night.

Perfect! Good suggestion. Mob events mostly happen in broad daylight to capture attention of media and others. Evenings and nights should be preferred.

paragsachania · 15th July 2010, 01:13

Leavong Bangalore at 4pm would just about make sense since you'd pass Belgaum around 12-30am & Kolhapur by 1-30am to reach Pune by 4/4-30am.
In the recent past I've done this with my dad for one major reason : Passing Kolhapur till Pune (last leg) in complete peace devoid of any 2 wheelers, Tempos, 6 seaters and also for the fact that the wait at all the 4 booths in MH is minimal as opposed to day time.
Don't start at night from Blr since the early morning sunshine really puts a toll on your eyes and irritates.
A word of advice: Drive through the night only if you've done late night/full night drives comfortably since I'm assuming you to be a single driver and the distance is beyond 800kms.

MX6 · 15th July 2010, 02:08

@parag. Anainar is driving back to Bengaluru from pune.

paragsachania · 15th July 2010, 11:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by MX6

@parag. Anainar is driving back to Bengaluru from pune.

:-)Sorry, My bad MS. In which case he can start from Pune around 9pm. Starting earlier to this would guarantee getting stuck at Nelamangala check post since trucks create massive jams between 2am and 5am and they typically clear once a normal day begins after that. To avoid this beeline of traffic most of the commoners like buses deviate into Nelamangala town to rejoin NH4 (again in that jam but much beyond the point of getting stuck on the usual route), thus saving a good 20/30 mins easily.Anybody will be frustrated seeing such jams after driving for so long in bliss and hardly a few more kms before reaching the final destination.

anainar · 15th July 2010, 11:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by MX6

Anainar. Since you are in Pune, how about making it to the megameet in Lonavala on Saturday?

Thanks for the invite. Just now I saw the thread. Am in Pune this weekend, but am not sure what plans my wife/son has on Saturday.

@parag - night driving is not my cup of team. I don't prefer driving beyond 1:00 AM. I have a KA registered vehicle. So, I don't see any problem in Belgaum but in Kohlapur - Belgaum stretch in Maharastra side is what I am worried about, now with Shiv sena joining the bandwagon as well. I will follow the news and make a choice. Worst case, I may have to drive on Saturday night.

Nainar

paragsachania · 15th July 2010, 11:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by anainar

@parag - night driving is not my cup of team. I don't prefer driving beyond 1:00 AM. I have a KA registered vehicle. So, I don't see any problem in Belgaum but in Kohlapur - Belgaum stretch in Maharastra side is what I am worried about, now with Shiv sena joining the bandwagon as well. I will follow the news and make a choice. Worst case, I may have to drive on Saturday night.

Nainar

So you may want to start early from Pune (say 4/4-30am) and you would be out of MH by 6-30/7-00am and in an hour's time you would pass out of Belgaum too and there on wont face any issues since you have a KA registered car.
However you plan, keep a tab on the latest developments and have a safe journey back

12th July 2010, 18:37	#586
ampere Team-BHP Support Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,707 Thanked: 12,530 Times View My Garage	Other thing that I heard on the news is that authorities are diverting trucks wanting to go to Hosur to NH207 at Dobbaspet.
	() Thanks

12th July 2010, 22:22	#587
Rajiv-Bang BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore,Karwar,Vasco-Goa Posts: 112 Thanked: 3 Times	Some news on Bangalore-Neelmangala stretch. The 4.5 Kms near Peenya flyover is expected to be opened in about a month's time. There are another 6 mini flyovers on the same stretch. As per the news item in Bangalore Mirror-10th July the 20km drive is expected to take 15 minutes.
	() Thanks

13th July 2010, 10:17	#589
INNOWAGON_CL BHPian Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mumbai Posts: 73 Thanked: 21 Times	The Belagaum dispute is back in focus with Maharashtra suspending bus services to Karnataka since yesterday. With the Supreme Court allowing the Maharastra Government to file a fresh plea on including Belgaum in Maharashtra, the drive by road is now unsafe. Caution to be exercised with stone-pelting and damage to our vehicles could occur. The news item in Times of India state that Shiv Sena has also announced that it will not allow buses from Karnataka into Kolhapur whereas MNS workers are believed to have stoned some KSRTC buses on Monday night. While it is reported to be peaceful in Belgaum the risk of retalition by such miscreants exists.
	() Thanks

14th July 2010, 15:12	#592
MX6 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: City of seven islands. Posts: 2,877 Thanked: 230 Times	This is a dampener. I still don't understand why there's disputes on a place. Where will belgaum belong? Where will mangalore go? What about international borders India has? Tawang, Kashmir. Who ever mooted the idea of linguisting separation of states. We were well off as 4 presidencies and a few independant kingdoms. Why don't people break all these barriers? It's all vested interests of politicians who eye the hen that lays golden eggs. Which state's coffers will these affluent and developed areas fill. Damn. Members from Belgaon, Belgaum, Belagadhi, Belagawi (what ever), how safe is it to drive through your place?
	() Thanks

14th July 2010, 23:57	#593
hvkumar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 7,369 Thanked: 3,447 Times	Avoid drive, if possible. Unruly mobs don't distinguish between buses and cars. Better idea would be to drive through this section at night.
	() Thanks

15th July 2010, 00:16	#594
MX6 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: City of seven islands. Posts: 2,877 Thanked: 230 Times	Anainar. Since you are in Pune, how about making it to the megameet in Lonavala on Saturday?
	() Thanks

15th July 2010, 01:13	#596
paragsachania Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Belur/Bangalore Posts: 7,120 Thanked: 26,824 Times	Leavong Bangalore at 4pm would just about make sense since you'd pass Belgaum around 12-30am & Kolhapur by 1-30am to reach Pune by 4/4-30am. In the recent past I've done this with my dad for one major reason : Passing Kolhapur till Pune (last leg) in complete peace devoid of any 2 wheelers, Tempos, 6 seaters and also for the fact that the wait at all the 4 booths in MH is minimal as opposed to day time. Don't start at night from Blr since the early morning sunshine really puts a toll on your eyes and irritates. A word of advice: Drive through the night only if you've done late night/full night drives comfortably since I'm assuming you to be a single driver and the distance is beyond 800kms.
	() Thanks

15th July 2010, 02:08	#597
MX6 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: City of seven islands. Posts: 2,877 Thanked: 230 Times	@parag. Anainar is driving back to Bengaluru from pune.
	() Thanks

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
	Search this Thread: Advanced Search