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Written By Bheema.Upadhyaya - 13 March, 2010
Traffic Bangalore BETL Hosur Road Elevated Roads Safety Citizen Reports Accident
Believe it or not, Hosur Road Flyover witnessed multiple vehicle accidents at least 2 times involving 4 or more vehicles. Few accidents even caused damage to median, any one can see it clearly. 2 Fatal accidents have also occured. Pity ! - A local "breaking news" channel did not get these news, while they get news within minutes from any part of city. I suspect their mouth was shut by "Kaibisi"(Some offer) . When I drove I felt like driving in tunnel, not comfortable. I saw average speed of 90+Km when I drew. Ironically during a test of VMS(variable message system) it read "All is well. Drive slowly" !!!
Now I am scared to drive even below flyover in regular road, as I heard of an accident where a biker flew above side-guards and fell below onto road( and died of course). I always drive exactly below the flyover(rightmost lane) to be safe from falling objects, call me whatever..
To BETL : All the best for your toll collection which is going to start "soon" (Soon - Answer I got when I asked some people at toll. No dates, no certainity) . Make sure your customers reach other end for sure.
COMMENTS
amithpallavoor - 15 July, 2014 - 05:39
There is no use of introducing trains to Hosur if we don't have railway stations at the right place.
Techies have been asking for a railway station at Chandapura so that they can easily take a train to Electronics City. This will reduce traffic greatly.
God knows when basic work like railway stations shall begin so that CRS becomes a reality.
Police response to complaints is really pathetic in outskirts of Bangalore, where does not come within "range" of Bangalore City Police. I have been listening from Police Staff that "Staffeee illaa saaar."(Sir, we dont have enough staff to attend complaints. Its hard to believe will arrive in the scene. So naturally some one has to/will "take control" of the situation ! I have had bad experience of my complain to 100(Police) was plainly rejected as the area came under Ramanagar Police, yes you heard it right: Ramanagar Police is handling certain outer areas of Bangalore and understaffed !!!
You asking for procedures? Try to call 103 (Traffic Control Room) you will "taste" it :)
Toll collection and safety obligation
Nitinjhanwar - 18 July, 2014 - 09:07
Actionable? BETL Safety Laxity
xs400 - 19 July, 2014 - 07:00
@Nitin
So is there someone accountable?
I am sure most of the accidents are not reported to the police.
The photo above shows some non-police people attempting to 'take care' of the situation.
What steps should I take to file a formal complaint?
Which police department should be reported to which authority for dereliction of duty?
I see only a certain police inspector with a speed gun making money - may be he thinks this will satisfy the 'traffic control' requirement.
Can you please give me the process / procedure to follow?
Any Prajagalu to add to this?
Thanks
Everyday affair - keep moving! and number plate removed!!
xs400 - 14 July, 2014 - 10:35
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