Bengaluru: In an effort to tackle the city’s growing traffic congestion, authorities in Bengaluru are exploring a new traffic management strategy that could help improve vehicle movement at some of the busiest junctions.
The proposal by the Bengaluru Traffic Police involves introducing a temporary “right-side driving system” at selected intersections. Under this plan, vehicles may be allowed to move on the right side of the road near certain junctions to reduce bottlenecks and long waiting times at traffic signals.
Officials say the system is inspired by traffic patterns used in some Western countries and could help streamline traffic flow, especially during peak hours when roads in the city experience heavy congestion.
Several busy locations are being considered for the pilot project, including major entry and exit points where traffic tends to build up quickly. Traffic authorities believe that allowing faster movement of outgoing vehicles could help ease pressure on roads and allow smoother entry for incoming traffic.
A similar arrangement already exists near the Garuda Mall area, where vehicles briefly move on the right side to bypass signals. Officials noted that the system has helped improve traffic flow in that location.
The proposed plan is currently under study, and traffic police are expected to conduct trial runs and evaluate the results before implementing the system more widely across the city.
With Bengaluru continuing to face increasing vehicle numbers and frequent traffic jams, authorities say innovative traffic management measures will be necessary to improve mobility for commuters.