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Bengaluru ORR traffic stretch goes viral, residents blame long weekend exodus

This isn’t unusual for Bengaluru's ORR, which has earned a notorious reputation over the years for its unrelenting traffic snarls, especially during peak hours.

The long weekend is due to Good Friday falling on April 18, followed by the regular Saturday and Sunday break.(X/@KiranKS)

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Published on Apr 18, 2025 09:33 AM IST

ByAnagha Deshpande

Massive traffic on Bengaluru's Outer Ring Road, commuters stranded for hours

Bengaluru's Outer Ring Road faces gridlock as commuters struggle with delays caused by heavy rain and ongoing metro work.

Water-logging and ongoing metro construction in Bengaluru put commuters stranded for hours.

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Updated on Apr 17, 2025 12:53 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

PWD approves six-lane flyover to decongest Outer Ring Road

Officials said that the new 680-metre-long flyover will significantly address congestion and make smooth traffic flow along the Outer Ring Road. It will cost ₹183 crore

Traffic on Outer Ring Road. (HT Archive)

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Published on Apr 12, 2025 05:48 AM IST

BySnehil Sinha, New Delhi

Ring roads: Why Delhi’s lifelines are gridlocked

According to a Delhi Traffic Police survey last year, 134 stretches across the city were identified as congestion hotspots.

Slow-moving traffic due to construction work at Dhaula Kuan, Ring Road, on Tuesday. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)

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Published on Apr 10, 2025 06:20 AM IST

ByKarn Pratap Singh, Snehil Sinha

Accident causes traffic congestion during morning rush hour in south Delhi

The key stretch – Outer Ring Road from Munirka, Hauz Khas, IIT Delhi, Panchsheel Park to Chirag Dilli – witnessed a heavy traffic jam.

Vehicles stuck in traffic jam in Delhi. (PTI Photo)

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Published on Apr 07, 2025 11:01 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Work to ‘double’ Savitri flyover set to begin soon

The 1.5km single-lane, one-way flyover sandwiched between the Chirag Delhi and Kalkaji flyovers will be converted to a two-lane one, as part of the PWD plan.

The flyover near Savitri Cinema on the Outer Ring Road in New Delhi. (Vipin Kumar/ HT Photo)

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Published on Apr 04, 2025 09:35 AM IST

BySnehil Sinha, New Delhi

Delhi govt wants dust mess along Outer Ring Road sorted out within the week

In a reported published in the edition dated March 28, HT highlighted problems faced by residents due to dust pollution

Stretches of South Delhi, particularly along the Ring Road and Outer Ring Road, are engulfed in clouds of dust. (HT Archive)

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Published on Mar 31, 2025 11:40 PM IST

BySnehil Sinha

Prolonged outage has Burari residents protesting on ORR, bringing traffic to a halt

Locals said the power cut occurred shortly after an alleged scuffle between some residents and officials from the power distribution company.

The demonstration, which lasted from 8pm to 11pm, brought peak-hour traffic to a standstill. (HT Photo)

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Published on Mar 29, 2025 06:18 AM IST

ByJasjeev Gandhiok, Karn Pratap Singh

Road repairs turn localities around ORR into dust bowl

Residents complained of incessant traffic and excessive dust pollution due to ongoing road repairs, and raised concerns over a lack of mitigatory measures taken to control the spread of dust

A spot check by HT on Thursday morning found the stretch from Panchsheel Park to Chirag Delhi was enveloped in dust, as vehicles moved at a snail’s pace and pedestrians covered their faces to evade dust. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)

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Published on Mar 28, 2025 05:10 AM IST

BySnehil Sinha

Bengaluru’s Sarjapur Road traffic turns daily commute into a nightmare

A commuter's two-hour journey along Sarjapur Road reignites complaints about severe traffic congestion and poor road conditions in East Bengaluru.

A commuter shared the picture of his LED screen of vehicle, explaining traffic scene in Bengaluru.

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Updated on Mar 25, 2025 01:10 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Bengaluru’s ORR takes a ‘Holi-Day’ from traffic, leaves commuters in surprise

Bengaluru’s ORR, a key corridor connecting major IT hubs, is often clogged with vehicles, especially during peak hours.

A deserted ORR stretch in Bengaluru.(X/@NammaBengaluroo)

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Published on Mar 14, 2025 03:47 PM IST

ByAnagha Deshpande

'Chaar jam yatra': Bengaluru’s traffic woes turn into tourist package

‘4-day, 3-night Bangalore Tourism’ package goes viral, featuring city’s worst traffic choke points.

Pai took to X to express his frustration, calling it “a sad joke on Bengaluru. (Representational Image)(PTI)

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Published on Mar 12, 2025 03:20 PM IST

ByAnagha Deshpande

'Bengaluru was once a serene haven, then...': Harsh Goenka's post sparks debate

Sharing a photo of Infosys co-founders Narayana Murthy and Nandan Nilekani, Goenka reflected on Bengaluru's transformation.

RPG Group Chairman Harsh Goenka.(AFP, File Photo)

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Published on Mar 09, 2025 11:00 AM IST

ByAnagha Deshpande

Bengaluru’s ORR clogged with traffic, commuters take 2 hours to cover 3 km

A Bengaluru commuter reported that the traffic moved just 3 km in two hours, highlighting the extent of the gridlock.

The Bengaluru Traffic Police took to X (formerly Twitter) to alert the public about the situation.(Pathi Venkata Thadhagath)

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Updated on Mar 05, 2025 12:40 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Bengaluru resident calls ORR an ‘off-roading adventure’ in viral video

The video shows broken footpaths, potholes, heavy dust, and overall poor road conditions, despite the ORR being an IT corridor.

Several users echoed similar frustrations, pointing out the stark contrast between ORR’s high-end tech parks and its deteriorating roads.(X/@iamsanjosh)

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Published on Mar 01, 2025 02:10 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Bengaluru man spotted riding a unicycle on ORR, the city's tech corridor. Watch

A viral video of a unicyclist navigating Bengaluru's Outer Ring Road drew divided opinions on social media.

The ORR is known for it notorious traffic and frequent bottlenecks.(X/@dipunair)

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Updated on Feb 28, 2025 10:30 AM IST

ByAnagha Deshpande

Bengaluru ORR traffic woes near Sarjapur Road to continue for 45 more days

The Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited has been carrying out repairs on the flyover near HSR Layout, leading to traffic snarls for the past 10 days.

Commuters are advised to plan their routes accordingly to avoid prolonged delays in the affected areas.(X/Bengaluru Traffic Police)

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Updated on Feb 21, 2025 02:50 PM IST

ByAnagha Deshpande

Bengaluru's Outer Ring Road snarls: Traffic Police warns of heavy evening jam

Bengaluru commuters faced severe traffic jams on the Outer Ring Road due to the closure of a flyover for metro construction.

Bengaluru: Vehicles stuck in the traffic jam. (Old Pic)(PTI)

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Published on Feb 12, 2025 05:33 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Traffic snarls back on Bengaluru's ORR, commuters express frustration

Commuters report significant delays, prompting police to issue advisories. Citizens are encouraged to take alternate routes to navigate the disruptions.

Bengaluru: Vehicles stuck in a traffic jam on a road, in Bengaluru, Karnataka. (file)(PTI)

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Updated on Jan 28, 2025 01:20 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Bengaluru: Traffic to be diverted on Outer Ring Road for girder launch

To facilitate the girder installation, traffic on one side of ORR, heading towards KR Puram, will be blocked.

The work will take place between 9.00 pm and 6.00 am on Monday and Tuesday.

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Updated on Jan 27, 2025 11:48 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Contractor’s groundbreaking ceremony for Outer Ring Road sparks controversy

A controversial ceremony for the Outer Ring Road project in Maharashtra was held by a contractor, but MSRDC claims it was only a machinery puja, not the official groundbreaking.

The contractor began work in the Wadebolai village near Kesnand on Monday. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Dec 04, 2024 06:42 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

Potholes on 28-km stretch: Outer ring road under CBI scanner for corruption in construction?

Within five months of its opening, major potholes surfaced on the stretch between Sitapur road and Dewa Road, following which the issue of poor construction was raised in August while action was recommended by the NHAI against the work agencies during that period

Samples taken from the stretch reportedly failed in the lab test. (File Photo)

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Updated on Dec 03, 2024 08:44 AM IST

ByGaurav Saigal

PWD to recarpet stretch of Outer Ring Road in North Delhi

PWD will recarpet a 4.5-km stretch of Delhi's Outer Ring Road for ₹26.58 crore, taking four months, to address cracks and improve traffic flow.

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Updated on Nov 22, 2024 06:04 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Kahani Indian Fine Dining Restaurant: Where Tradition Meets Modernity

While North Indian cuisine forms the heart of Kahani's menu, the restaurant also offers a variety of dishes from other regions

Kahani Indian Fine Dining Restaurant is more than just a place to eat—it’s a celebration of India's rich culinary heritage.

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Published on Oct 25, 2024 09:35 AM IST

ByHT Brand Studio

Traffic police writes to PWD for road expansion near Chirag Delhi

Delhi traffic police urged PWD to remove a divider on JB Tito Marg to ease congestion at the Chirag Delhi Metro intersection amid ongoing repairs.

he traffic police suggested that if the divider is removed or shortened by at least 50 metres, the road will become wider giving more space for traffic taking a left from JB Tito Marg to Outer Ring Road towards Nehru Place. (Representational image/HT Archive)

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Updated on Oct 12, 2024 05:18 AM IST

BySnehil Sinha, New Delhi

Delhi: Mayapuri flyover partially shut, repair work underway

The flyover will never be shut completely as one lane of the carriageway under repairs will be open for traffic, PWD officials said

Workers carry out repairs on Mayapuri flyover in New Delhi. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)

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Updated on Oct 07, 2024 06:32 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Bengaluru loses ₹20k crore annually due to frequent traffic congestions

In 2022, the Outer Ring Road Companies Association (ORRCA) wrote to then chief minister Basavaraj Bommai about the losses incurred due to traffic jams.

Several governments have tried to solve the traffic issues in Bengaluru for a decade now

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Published on Oct 06, 2024 11:46 AM IST

ByHT News Desk | Edited by Pathi Venkata Thadhagath

Now, work on Delhi Ring Road to end earlier to curb dust

PWD is cutting work hours to sweep dust on Outer Ring Road repairs, risking delays. Residents face bumpy commutes or dust pollution amid ongoing construction.

Vehicles moving through dust on Savitri flyover. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)

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Updated on Sep 30, 2024 05:38 AM IST

BySnehil Sinha

Mukarba Chowk underpass in Delhi: A 12-month project still incomplete after 2 years

The hurdle is a land transfer for a major drain managed by Delhi government’s irrigation and flood control department that is adjacent to the underpass

Traffic jam near Mukarba Chowk on the Delhi-Sonipat highway. (PTI)

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Updated on Sep 09, 2024 05:32 AM IST

ByParas Singh

‘All Bengaluru potholes will be filled within 15 days,’ says DK Shivakumar

This came after Bengaluru’s Outer Ring Road Companies Association urged the Karnataka government to fix the condition of roads, especially on the IT corridor.

‘All Bengaluru potholes will be filled within 15 days,’ says Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar(PTI)

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Published on Sep 02, 2024 04:17 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

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This isn’t unusual for Bengaluru's ORR, which has earned a notorious reputation over the years for its unrelenting traffic snarls, especially during peak hours.

Bengaluru's Outer Ring Road faces gridlock as commuters struggle with delays caused by heavy rain and ongoing metro work.

Officials said that the new 680-metre-long flyover will significantly address congestion and make smooth traffic flow along the Outer Ring Road. It will cost ₹183 crore

According to a Delhi Traffic Police survey last year, 134 stretches across the city were identified as congestion hotspots.

The key stretch – Outer Ring Road from Munirka, Hauz Khas, IIT Delhi, Panchsheel Park to Chirag Dilli – witnessed a heavy traffic jam.

The 1.5km single-lane, one-way flyover sandwiched between the Chirag Delhi and Kalkaji flyovers will be converted to a two-lane one, as part of the PWD plan.

In a reported published in the edition dated March 28, HT highlighted problems faced by residents due to dust pollution

Locals said the power cut occurred shortly after an alleged scuffle between some residents and officials from the power distribution company.

Residents complained of incessant traffic and excessive dust pollution due to ongoing road repairs, and raised concerns over a lack of mitigatory measures taken to control the spread of dust

A commuter's two-hour journey along Sarjapur Road reignites complaints about severe traffic congestion and poor road conditions in East Bengaluru.

Bengaluru’s ORR, a key corridor connecting major IT hubs, is often clogged with vehicles, especially during peak hours.

‘4-day, 3-night Bangalore Tourism’ package goes viral, featuring city’s worst traffic choke points.

Sharing a photo of Infosys co-founders Narayana Murthy and Nandan Nilekani, Goenka reflected on Bengaluru's transformation.

A Bengaluru commuter reported that the traffic moved just 3 km in two hours, highlighting the extent of the gridlock.

The video shows broken footpaths, potholes, heavy dust, and overall poor road conditions, despite the ORR being an IT corridor.

A viral video of a unicyclist navigating Bengaluru's Outer Ring Road drew divided opinions on social media.

The Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited has been carrying out repairs on the flyover near HSR Layout, leading to traffic snarls for the past 10 days.

Bengaluru commuters faced severe traffic jams on the Outer Ring Road due to the closure of a flyover for metro construction.

Commuters report significant delays, prompting police to issue advisories. Citizens are encouraged to take alternate routes to navigate the disruptions.

To facilitate the girder installation, traffic on one side of ORR, heading towards KR Puram, will be blocked.

A controversial ceremony for the Outer Ring Road project in Maharashtra was held by a contractor, but MSRDC claims it was only a machinery puja, not the official groundbreaking.

Within five months of its opening, major potholes surfaced on the stretch between Sitapur road and Dewa Road, following which the issue of poor construction was raised in August while action was recommended by the NHAI against the work agencies during that period

PWD will recarpet a 4.5-km stretch of Delhi's Outer Ring Road for ₹26.58 crore, taking four months, to address cracks and improve traffic flow.

While North Indian cuisine forms the heart of Kahani's menu, the restaurant also offers a variety of dishes from other regions

Delhi traffic police urged PWD to remove a divider on JB Tito Marg to ease congestion at the Chirag Delhi Metro intersection amid ongoing repairs.

The flyover will never be shut completely as one lane of the carriageway under repairs will be open for traffic, PWD officials said

In 2022, the Outer Ring Road Companies Association (ORRCA) wrote to then chief minister Basavaraj Bommai about the losses incurred due to traffic jams.

PWD is cutting work hours to sweep dust on Outer Ring Road repairs, risking delays. Residents face bumpy commutes or dust pollution amid ongoing construction.

The hurdle is a land transfer for a major drain managed by Delhi government’s irrigation and flood control department that is adjacent to the underpass

This came after Bengaluru’s Outer Ring Road Companies Association urged the Karnataka government to fix the condition of roads, especially on the IT corridor.

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