{
  "id": 4468702,
  "title": "New traffic rules in Bengaluru: No entry for two-wheelers on KIA and e-city elevated corridors; more restrictions on five flyovers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/new-traffic-rules-in-bengaluru-no-entry-for-two-wheelers-on-kia-and-e",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-30T17:08:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/new-traffic-rules-in-bengaluru-no-entry-for-two-wheelers-on-kia-and-e-city-elevated-corridors-more-restrictions-on-five-flyovers/article71408447.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In September, Bengaluru Traffic Police announced restrictions on certain vehicles on five flyovers across the city. Two-wheeler bans will be imposed on Airport Road (towards KIA) and Electronics City elevated corridors, as part of efforts to reduce accidents and enhance traffic flow. This decision follows a comprehensive review of accidents on specific flyovers, focusing on variations in vehicle speeds. The BGS Flyover, Peenya Elevated Corridor, Double-Decker Flyover, and Kempe Gowda International Airport Road Elevated Corridor will experience restrictions starting September 4 and September 11 respectively. The move, which has been under deliberation for some time due to increasing accident rates, was evaluated based on factors like road safety, flyover design, accident severity, congestion caused by vehicle breakdowns, entry/exit point congestion, emergency traffic management, and two-wheeler rider safety. A senior traffic police officer revealed that discussions are underway concerning the transfer of the Electronics City flyover to the Greater Bengaluru Authority, though the duration might be extended. The BTP has requested public cooperation, emphasizing the initiative's intent to prioritize safety and traffic efficiency.",
  "summary": "The restrictions on the BGS Flyover, Peenya Elevated Corridor, Double-Decker Flyover and Kempe Gowda International Airport Road Elevated Corridor will come into effect from September 4.",
  "key_points": [
    "Two-wheeler bans on KIA and Electronics City elevated corridors",
    "Restrictions start September 4 and September 11",
    "BTP seeks public cooperation for safety and traffic efficiency"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}