New Delhi, 02 August 2023: To ensure safety of commuters on the Bengaluru-Mysuru Access Controlled Highway, NHAI has banned movement of 2/3-wheelers on Access Controlled Highway w.e.f. 01.08.2023. However, these 2/3 wheelers can use toll free seven-metre wide, two-lane service road that is provided on either side of the Access Controlled Highway.

At present, there are three gaps on Service Road due to Railway Over Bridges at Bididi, Ramanagara & Channapatna and Mandya, but vehicles can use old Mysuru Road at these gaps. Thus, 2/3 wheelers can travel on service road for 79.6 km and 35.4 km on old Mysuru road to go from one end to another end.  However, if they want to go to these three towns along Access Controlled Highway, the service road is available. In order to make the Service Road continuous throughout the 118 km long Access Controlled Highway, construction of three ROBs on Service Road will be taken up shortly. NHAI will also improve bypassed portion of old Mysuru Bengaluru road.

The Bengaluru – Mysuru Access Controlled Highway has been developed as a high-speed corridor with speed limits varying from 80 – 100 km/hr for motor vehicles of various descriptions. The movement of high-speed vehicles may pose risk to the safety of comparatively slow-moving vehicles. Therefore, slow moving vehicles such as two and three wheelers have been prohibited from using the corridor, which encompasses a portion of NH-275.

Based on accident data of last six months on Bengaluru-Mysuru Access Controlled Highway, 2 wheelers were involved in around 30% accidents, majority of which were fatal or grievous injuries.  65-75% of vehicles like Cars/ Bikes were involved in over speeding accidents with speeds upto 160 kmph.  25% accident cases involved rear end collision, mainly due to slow moving vehicles occupying right most lane and not following lane discipline.

Upkeep of safety on National Highways is on high priority for NHAI, and it is making all out efforts to ensure safe and smooth travel for the commuters.

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