Traffic closed on Srirampura, Somanathanagar and Dattagalli stretch Mysore/Mysuru: The sudden appearance of a sinkhole on Srirampura-Somanathanagar-Dattagalli stretch of Ring Road (Manandavadi Road) has caused alarm among motorists. The sinkhole, resembling a crater, measures 15 to 20 feet deep and 4 feet wide and is believed to have formed late last night due to heavy…
Toll Hike: Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway toll fee to go up from April 1
March 29, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: In the second revision since the opening of the Mysuru-Bengaluru Access-Controlled Expressway in Feb. 2023, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced an increase in toll rates effective from Apr. 1, 2024. The charges have been adjusted by 3 to 14 per cent in accordance with the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) and…
Six more AI-based cameras on Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway
February 6, 2024NHAI approves Video Incident Detection and Enforcement System worth Rs. 3.6 crore Mysore/Mysuru: With the goal of effectively curbing accidents resulting from traffic violations on the Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway and enforcing penalties on offenders, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has given approval for the deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR)…
‘One Vehicle, One FASTag’ initiative rolled out
January 16, 2024Complete KYC by Jan. 31 to avoid deactivation by NHAI New Delhi: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has taken the ‘One Vehicle, One FASTag’ initiative that aims to discourage user behaviour of using single FASTag for multiple vehicles or linking multiple FASTags to a particular vehicle. The move is taken with an aim…
Echo of high-tension electric pole falling on Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway
January 14, 2024Damaged electric poles to be rectified by CESC NHAI to pay Rs. 70 lakh to CESC; will handover maintenance of electric poles after repairs Mysore/Mysuru: Taking serious note of last Friday’s accident at Ragimuddanahalli in Mandya where a high-tension electric pole fell on Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway, narrowly sparing a bike rider, the National Highways Authority of…
Facelift for Mysuru-T. Narasipur, Mysuru-Nanjangud Highways
September 3, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: A comprehensive road improvement project is set to transform Mysuru-T. Narasipur and Mysuru-Nanjangud Highways (131-km National Highway 766 from Kollegal-T. Narasipur-Mysuru-Nanjangud-Gundlupet) at an estimated cost of Rs. 127 cr. MP Pratap Simha announced this initiative, which has secured approval from Central Government. Speaking to officials from National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) along with…
24 skywalks worth Rs. 46 crore planned along Expressway
August 28, 2023NHAI prepares Detailed Project Report; walkways designed without disrupting easy passing of vehicles Mysore/Mysuru: Learning lessons from a series of accidents reported on the Access-Controlled Mysuru – Bengaluru Expressway ever since it was opened to traffic in March 2023, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is taking corrective measures to prevent recurrence of accidents. …
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….
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