Locals oppose NHAI’s move to close entry and exit points on Bengaluru – Mysuru Highway
Residents and commuters are protesting the NHAI's decision to close temporary entry and exit points on the Bengaluru–Mysuru Access-Controlled Highway. The NHAI claims the closures are necessary to prevent revenue loss, while locals argue the move causes significant daily inconvenience.
Why it matters
The conflict highlights the tension between infrastructure revenue management and the practical accessibility needs of local populations.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has come under criticism from residents after it began closing temporary entry and exit points along the Bengaluru – Mysuru Access-Controlled Highway in the Bidadi, Ramanagara, and Channapatna stretches.
Sources in NHAI have cited revenue losses caused by motorists using service roads to bypass toll plazas, but the move has sparked strong opposition from commuters and residents.
When the access-controlled highway was opened, temporary entry and exit points were provided at several locations to ensure convenient access for residents of Bidadi, Ramanagara, and Channapatna. However, the NHAI has now started shutting down these access points one by one, prompting concerns that the decision will significantly inconvenience thousands of daily commuters.
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