Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway: Bike, Auto traffic restricted from August 1

Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway: The National Highways Authority has said that running bike, auto and tractor has been banned from August 1 in view of increasing number of accidents on the Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway. Currently, bike and auto drivers are unhappy with this new rule.

Some bike riders were shocked by the order and expressed sadness that accidents do not happen due to bikes alone. Make safety a top priority, set the speed limit. Bikers have requested to allow them to travel in Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway.

Similarly, there was a mixed reaction from the auto drivers, while the goods auto drivers also expressed their displeasure. Again some auto drivers welcomed the order, it was good sir, we were not driving properly. They said that there would have been more accidents with our bikes.

This prohibition is being enforced under the authority granted by Section 35 of The Control of National Highways (Land and Traffic) Act, 2002. As per the notification, the banned vehicles include motorcycles (including scooters and other two-wheelers), three-wheelers (including autorickshaws, e-carts, e-rickshaws), non-motorised vehicles, tractors (with or without trailers), multi-axle hydraulic trailer vehicles and quadri-cycles.

The 118-km Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway is an access-controlled highway developed by NHAI, connecting Panchamukhi Temple near Kengeri in Bengaluru to Manipal Hospital Junction in Mysuru to facilitate swift travel between the two cities. The decision to impose this restriction is primarily motivated by safety concerns, as slow-moving vehicles on high-speed corridors pose a threat.

Generally, bikes, autos and tractors are not permitted on access-controlled highways, which are designed for high-speed commutes at 120 km/hour. This rule applies to the Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway as well, according to official sources. Since its inauguration in March, the Expressway has been in the news for various reasons. Unfortunately, it has witnessed over 300 accidents, claiming the lives of over 100 people.

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