Traffic towards International Airport, Bangalore moving very slowly!

lohithrao · 21st July 2008, 12:00

Due to water logging traffic towards the new airport is moving very slowly...people planning to take a flight leave as early as possible!

source of info: got a msg on my mobile aslo through one of my friend who was stuck in the jam for a long time...

Not sure if things are fine now??

VJ_MAVRICK · 21st July 2008, 12:16

Yes !Lohit there seems to be a diversion in the traffic @ mekhri circle due to water logging as per my company's safety and security personnel who track and keep updates informing the employees. Not sure about it now, though.

mjothi · 21st July 2008, 12:19

Just got a SMS from ACP-Traffic. it says the above info and sender as Bangalore traffic police

Whats happening?

Spitfire · 21st July 2008, 12:21

I got the above message too. Bangalore Police have got some things right

dadu · 21st July 2008, 12:46

What was the message ??

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjothi

Just got a SMS from ACP-Traffic. it says the above info and sender as Bangalore traffic police

Whats happening?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spitfire

I got the above message too. Bangalore Police have got some things right

hrag · 21st July 2008, 12:55

There is an underpass being constructed at CBI Junction on Bellary Road. Combine this with rain and you have a mess. There was heavy water logging last night. Drove in from Chennai last night via the GQ, through the city and came upon a traffic jam at CBI junction at midnight (It happens only in Bangalore). I was stuck for 20 minutes so you can imagine the mess.

This morning, the stretch from the Hebbal flyover to Mekhri Circle was a mess. Average speeds were 0.1 kph.

To reach the airport, please avoid this stretch from Mekhri Circle to Hebbal flyover. Police advise New BEL Road. In general, get onto the ORR from anywhere except Mekhri Circle, and then make your way to BIAL.

Spitfire · 21st July 2008, 12:56

The sms:

"Due to water logging, traffic to international airport is diverted at Mekhri Circle.Traffic moving slowly - Bangalore Traffic Police."

From ACP-Traffic

Torqy · 21st July 2008, 13:32

Somebody please tell me.....Isn't it common sense for the flyover / underpass / overpass / express-way constructors to take care of water-logging especially when its an underpass? Beats me..where they hide their brains while designing?

Saw something similar at Ramamurthy Nagar underpass. Trucks were seen taking the service road avoiding the underpass to cross the junction.

rjstyles69 · 21st July 2008, 14:04

Took me 3 hrs to get to office today sheessshh !!! I could have done Bangy-Mys and back to Bangy.

Traffic towards Mekhri Circle was diverted to New BEL Road and damn I was stuck on New BEL Road for good 45 mins.

spadival · 21st July 2008, 14:15

I guess this is the new fangled "Magic box" under pass that B'lore city corporation has been shouting about.

hrag · 21st July 2008, 14:18

The Magic Box works, but until it is ready, traffic is thrown out of gear.

sameer sultan · 14th October 2013, 20:40

I would like to know how long will it take to reach BIAL from Kormangala in afternoon traffic (13:00 -14:00).

Also it would be nice if any one could recommend a good taxi service and the cheapest. Meru charges around ₹ 900/- one way Kormangala to BIAL.

Thanks

Sameer Sultan.

mpksuhas · 19th October 2013, 17:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by sameer sultan

Meru charges around ₹ 900/- one way
.

If you are going via Ejipura budget 2 hours to be on safer side.
Check with Cell cabs, they are reliable and cheaper option.

fash_1 · 20th October 2013, 16:24

If you are 3 or less in number it will work out cheaper to take the BIAS bus service. It should take about ~1.5 hrs

21st July 2008, 12:00	#1
lohithrao Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kudla/Mangaluru Posts: 3,157 Thanked: 191 Times View My Garage	Traffic towards International Airport, Bangalore moving very slowly! Due to water logging traffic towards the new airport is moving very slowly...people planning to take a flight leave as early as possible! source of info: got a msg on my mobile aslo through one of my friend who was stuck in the jam for a long time... Not sure if things are fine now??
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21st July 2008, 12:16	#2
VJ_MAVRICK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,238 Thanked: 19 Times View My Garage	Yes !Lohit there seems to be a diversion in the traffic @ mekhri circle due to water logging as per my company's safety and security personnel who track and keep updates informing the employees. Not sure about it now, though.
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21st July 2008, 12:19	#3
mjothi Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,252 Thanked: 218 Times View My Garage	Just got a SMS from ACP-Traffic. it says the above info and sender as Bangalore traffic police Whats happening?
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21st July 2008, 12:21	#4
Spitfire BANNED Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Panaji - Goa/Bangalore - Karnataka Posts: 3,261 Thanked: 738 Times	I got the above message too. Bangalore Police have got some things right
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21st July 2008, 12:55	#6
hrag BANNED Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bangalore / Madras Posts: 1,982 Thanked: 17 Times	There is an underpass being constructed at CBI Junction on Bellary Road. Combine this with rain and you have a mess. There was heavy water logging last night. Drove in from Chennai last night via the GQ, through the city and came upon a traffic jam at CBI junction at midnight (It happens only in Bangalore). I was stuck for 20 minutes so you can imagine the mess. This morning, the stretch from the Hebbal flyover to Mekhri Circle was a mess. Average speeds were 0.1 kph. To reach the airport, please avoid this stretch from Mekhri Circle to Hebbal flyover. Police advise New BEL Road. In general, get onto the ORR from anywhere except Mekhri Circle, and then make your way to BIAL. Last edited by hrag : 21st July 2008 at 12:56.
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21st July 2008, 12:56	#7
Spitfire BANNED Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Panaji - Goa/Bangalore - Karnataka Posts: 3,261 Thanked: 738 Times	The sms: "Due to water logging, traffic to international airport is diverted at Mekhri Circle.Traffic moving slowly - Bangalore Traffic Police." From ACP-Traffic
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21st July 2008, 13:32	#8
Torqy BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 967 Thanked: 239 Times	Somebody please tell me.....Isn't it common sense for the flyover / underpass / overpass / express-way constructors to take care of water-logging especially when its an underpass? Beats me..where they hide their brains while designing? Saw something similar at Ramamurthy Nagar underpass. Trucks were seen taking the service road avoiding the underpass to cross the junction. Last edited by Torqy : 21st July 2008 at 13:33.
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21st July 2008, 14:04	#9
rjstyles69 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bengalooru.. Posts: 4,341 Thanked: 816 Times View My Garage	Took me 3 hrs to get to office today sheessshh !!! I could have done Bangy-Mys and back to Bangy. Traffic towards Mekhri Circle was diverted to New BEL Road and damn I was stuck on New BEL Road for good 45 mins.
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21st July 2008, 14:15	#10
spadival Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 1,771 Thanked: 17 Times View My Garage	I guess this is the new fangled "Magic box" under pass that B'lore city corporation has been shouting about.
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21st July 2008, 14:18	#11
hrag BANNED Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bangalore / Madras Posts: 1,982 Thanked: 17 Times	The Magic Box works, but until it is ready, traffic is thrown out of gear.
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14th October 2013, 20:40	#12
sameer sultan BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 360 Thanked: 335 Times	I would like to know how long will it take to reach BIAL from Kormangala in afternoon traffic (13:00 -14:00). Also it would be nice if any one could recommend a good taxi service and the cheapest. Meru charges around ₹ 900/- one way Kormangala to BIAL. Thanks Sameer Sultan.
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20th October 2013, 16:24	#14
fash_1 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: B'lore / Trichy Posts: 229 Thanked: 82 Times View My Garage	Re: Traffic towards International Airport, Bangalore moving very slowly! If you are 3 or less in number it will work out cheaper to take the BIAS bus service. It should take about ~1.5 hrs
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