Panthur Road Reopening On Monday to Ease Traffic Congestion in ORR, HAL Airport Road, Marathahalli Stretch

The HAL Airport Traffic BTP has announced that Panthur Main Road in Bengaluru will reopen to public traffic on Monday, November 17. The white-topping work on this road, located within the jurisdiction of the HAL Airport Traffic Police Station, has been completed. This update was shared on platform X by the authorities.

In a separate development, Bengaluru's Traffic Police have proposed a pay-and-park system for major tech parks and private companies. This initiative aims to alleviate traffic congestion along the Outer Ring Road (ORR). By introducing parking fees, it is hoped that personal vehicle usage will decrease, potentially reducing congestion by up to 30%.

Collaborative Efforts for Traffic Management

The government plans to collaborate with the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) and other transport agencies. They aim to establish shared transport services like bus pooling for IT employees. Bus routes would be designed based on commuting patterns to encourage employees to switch from private vehicles to shared transport options.

A high-level meeting discussed the introduction of parking fees. Attendees included senior government officials, police officers, and industry leaders such as Biocon Chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw and Yulu Co-founder RK Misra. The proposal is part of a broader strategy to manage traffic in the bustling tech corridor.

Impact of Parking Fees on Traffic

Bengaluru registers nearly 3,000 new vehicles daily. The traffic police observed that many IT employees use private cars as single occupants due to free parking provided by companies. Introducing parking fees could persuade at least 10% of these employees to opt for public transport, potentially cutting congestion by around 30%.

The advisory regarding Panthur Main Road's reopening was issued on platform X by HAL Airport Traffic BTP. It stated: "The white-topping work undertaken by the BBMP on Panathur Main Road, in the limits of HAL Airport Traffic Police Station, has been completed and will be public traffic from 17-11-2025 (Monday)."

Efforts are underway to ease traffic congestion in Bengaluru's tech corridor through innovative measures like pay-and-park systems and shared transport services. These initiatives aim to reduce reliance on personal vehicles and improve overall traffic flow in the city.