Artificial Intelligence-based cameras deployed to capture over-speeding, says Alok Kumar Mysore/Mysuru: Additional Director-General of Police (Traffic and Road Safety) Alok Kumar reported that he has identified approximately 20 to 25 accident-prone spots along the Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway. Having personally inspected the 118-km stretch, he highlighted areas that either pose a danger for accidents or create problems…
Dial 1033 for emergency help on Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway
July 26, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: For timely medical assistance to road accident victims on the Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has implemented a helpline number, 1033, through the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). The primary objective is to ensure that ambulances, cranes and rescue or patrolling vehicles reach accident sites within 30 minutes….
How to use emergency call boxes on Expressway?
July 26, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The NHAI has implemented a life-saving system called ‘Save Our Soul’ (SOS) boxes at various intervals along the Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway. These SOS boxes are powered by solar energy and serve as crucial lifelines, providing immediate assistance to those in need by connecting them with nearest Police Station and call centre. Equipped with GPS-enabled technology…
Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway made safer: Bikes, autos banned on Expressway from Aug. 1
July 25, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Come August 1, 2023, a new restriction will be implemented on Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway, banning the entry of two-wheelers, three-wheelers, agricultural vehicles such as tractors and cycles. This decision comes as the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has issued a Gazette notification, imposing a ban on six categories of vehicles from using the Expressway….
Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway: ADGP Alok Kumar checks speed limit rule enforcement
July 25, 2023ADGP (Traffic and Road Safety) Alok Kumar visited a few stretches of the Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway this noon and interacted with the Police personnel, who are enforcing the speed limit. The ADGP asked the officers from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to monitor the speed limit from 60 to 100 kmph. Even vehicles moving…
Road Safety Body setup for Expressway
July 17, 2023Three-member Panel to inspect Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway from today; to suggest safety measures Mysore/Mysuru: Days after the State Government announced the formation of a Technical Committee to conduct a comprehensive study and provide recommendations for necessary improvements to prevent accidents on the Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has issued an order constituting…
Unabated Expressway Robbery
July 13, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: An attempted robbery on Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway, last night has been reported. It is learnt the incident took place last midnight at a place after Tubinakere in the premises of Mandya Industrial Area, before the Gananguru Toll Plaza while the car was coming from Bengaluru. However, the attempted robbery was foiled by an alert driver…
DIGP to form special teams; to increase patrolling
July 13, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The Police are working to enhance the safety measures on the Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway. This includes increasing their presence, conducting regular patrols and implementing surveillance systems to deter criminal activities and swiftly respond to any incidents. Speaking to Star of Mysore this morning, Southern Range DIGP Dr. M.B. Boralingaiah said that the frequency of robberies…
Over-speeding on Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway: 490 cases booked in two days; spot fines collected
July 11, 2023Bengaluru: In an effort to curb accidents caused by over-speeding vehicles on Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway, the Ramanagara and Mandya Police have initiated a crackdown on such vehicles and have already booked 490 cases in just two days. On the first day of operation, which took place on July 4, the Police booked 44 cases against drivers…
Team Mysuru creates traffic awareness to motorists on Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway
July 10, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Following increase in fatal accidents on Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway, members of Team Mysuru yesterday created traffic awareness to motorists travelling on the Expressway. Holding placards with messages on safe riding and driving in Kannada and English, Team Mysuru members, who assembled near Manipal Hospital Junction, from where the Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway begins, created awareness to the…
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