An expressway firmly in focus

An expressway firmly in focus

Perhaps the most talked about and high-profile infrastructure project in the State in recent times, the Bengaluru–Mysuru Expressway continues to be in the news even after being thrown open to the public. While last year, the expressway hit national headlines after underpasses were flooded following unprecedented rain in Ramanagara, over the past few days, the … Read more

Protests as toll collection begins on recently inaugurated Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway

Protests as toll collection begins on recently inaugurated Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway

A toll booth on the Bengaluru Mysuru Expressway. On the first day of toll collection following the inauguration, protests and technical glitches are being observed on the expressway. | Photo Credit: BHAGYA PRAKASH K After a few outfits staged protests opposing the NHAI’s decision to impose toll on the Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway from March 14 (Tuesday), … Read more

PM to inaugurate Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway on March 12

PM to inaugurate Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway on March 12

The view of 119 km Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway project on NH-275, 6-10 lane access-controlled highway with a route alignment, by National Highways Authority of India, is all set for inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 12, 2023. | Photo Credit: Murali Kumar K. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Mandya on Sunday to inaugurate … Read more

Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway disrupts local businesses, from Channapatna toys to ‘thatte’ idli and Maddur vada

Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway disrupts local businesses, from Channapatna toys to ‘thatte’ idli and Maddur vada

There are no exits from the partially opened Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway to towns like Channapatna, Ramanagaram and Bidadi, and this is bad news for local craftsmen and iconic eateries There are no exits from the partially opened Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway to towns like Channapatna, Ramanagaram and Bidadi, and this is bad news for local craftsmen and iconic … Read more

Police ask motorists on Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway to drive cautiously

Police ask motorists on Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway to drive cautiously

Following multiple accidents on the newly opened Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway following its partial opening before the Dasara season, traffic police have appealed to motorists to be cautious. Initially, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) had set Dasara season as the deadline for the opening of the entire 117-km expressway. However, it failed to meet the … Read more

Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway may be ready by July 2022

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The 118-km six-lane Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway is expected to be completed by July next year, two months ahead of the deadline, said Mysuru-Kodagu MP Prathap Simha. “We are hopeful of completing two to three months earlier than the deadline as we are speeding things up with constant supervision and periodic reviews,” Simha told ET. There will … Read more