Sir,

I would like to draw the attention of the Mysuru City Traffic Police and the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) to several issues concerning the recently installed traffic signal at the KEB Junction in Dattagalli.

To begin with, multiple roads converge at this junction, including traffic from arterial roads, making the area highly congested during peak hours.

Traffic movement from Shani Temple Road and the left turn from Bogadi Ring Road is particularly chaotic. Vehicles from these roads merge directly into the main traffic flow without adequate regulation, creating confusion and leaving very little time for motorists already on the road to manoeuvre safely.

The dedicated cycle lane created at the junction also appears to be underutilised. Instead of serving cyclists, it is often occupied by stray dogs or used by vendors to display their wares. So far, I have not seen any cyclists using this lane. Another concern is the presence of vegetable vendors and small eateries on both sides of the road. In addition, cars and two-wheelers are frequently parked haphazardly along the stretch. This significantly reduces the available road space and combined with the cycle lane, leaves hardly enough room for two cars to pass each other comfortably.

There is also a bus stop located right at the point where vehicles merge, which further aggravates congestion and creates a potential safety hazard.

Vehicles heading towards the Dattagalli side often face another problem. Many two-wheelers and cars continue to move even when their signal is red, showing little regard for traffic rules. Such violations should be strictly enforced and offenders penalised.

Further, vehicles coming from the Dattagalli side are frequently seen driving on the wrong side of the road and joining the ongoing traffic, which is an open invitation for accidents.

At the newly installed signal near Nethaji Circle, the allotted time for vehicles to cross is only about 10 seconds. Within this brief interval, at least five cars, along with several two-wheelers, attempt to pass through, which is clearly insufficient.

These issues suggest that the traffic arrangements may not have been fully assessed before implementation. Traffic volume in this area is quite heavy, as commuters from R.T. Nagar, University Layout, Somanathanagar and several new localities use this road regularly.

Given these conditions, it is only reasonable that road users are able to travel safely and in a disciplined manner.

I request the authorities to review the shortcomings highlighted above and take corrective measures at the earliest, rather than waiting for accidents to occur before acting.

– Vinoda Ramachandra, Mysuru, 8.3.2026

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