Commuters wait through multiple signal cycles at junctions along Old Madras Road
Commuters in Bengaluru are facing severe traffic congestion on Old Madras Road and surrounding arterial routes due to failed signal synchronization and ongoing construction. Drivers are increasingly resorting to dangerous behaviors like driving on the wrong side of the road.
Why it matters
Urban infrastructure failures in major tech hubs like Bengaluru significantly impact productivity and public safety.
Commuters wait through multiple signal cycles at junctions along Old Madras Road left Traffic congestion on Suranjan Das Road in Bengaluru is forcing commuters to drive on the wrong side of the road and jump traffic signals. ALLEN EGENUSE J. The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/dopq9w/article71621052.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/ALL_7480.JPG ALLEN EGENUSE J BENGALURU KARNATAKA 15/10/2026: *Picture for Chetan's Story* Traffic congestion on Suranjan Das Road in Bengaluru is forcing commuters to drive on the wrong side of the road and jump traffic signals, creating serious safety risks for motorists and pedestrians, on October 15, 2026.
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