A major traffic advisory for commuters in Bengaluru, the Peenya Elevated Flyover will remain fully closed for five days starting April 13, the authority said while officials carry out critical load testing after work completed recently. Officials said those closures were performed when cable repair works to the elevated corridor were complete, according to the Peenya Traffic Police website. In Phase III, load testing is conducted on all structures of the flyover for structural safety and future operability prior to its return for the public service.
Closure Timeline
It prohibits all vehicular movement at the flyover from 5:00 AM on April 13 to 11:00 AM on April 17. Any vehicles in any condition during this time period shall not be allowed to cross the elevated stretch.
Reason for Closure
The load testing method is a vital method for evaluating the strength and performance of the repaired cables and the entire structure, officials said. Because of the daily flow of traffic the Peenya Elevated Flyover can experience before it resumes service, safety should be taken into account as a first decision.
Routes To Take By Commuters
In order to reduce inconveniences, traffic police have issued detailed diversion plans:
Nelamangala to Bengaluru
The service road will take you from here to National Highway 4, but do not miss the chance to be out here in close range of Kennametal Widia. The 8th Mile, Dasarahalli, Jalahalli Cross, Peenya Police Station Junction, SRS Junction and Goraguntepalya all are to be traversed by the commuters to reach their destination.
From CMTI to Nelamangala
Motorists are told to take the service road from below the flyover on NH-4 above the road: pass SRS Junction, Peenya Police Station Junction, Jalahalli Cross, Dasarahalli, 8th Mile and towards Parle-G Toll. To avoid clogging, traffic officials urge drivers to plan ahead, see potential wait times and look out for signs and staff on the road.
Public Advisory
For commuters operating in one of city’s busiest stretches also closed out for a time there’s likely to be slower traffic to commutes, particularly in busy hours. The authorities have advised using public transport as often as feasible and that heavy vehicle operators should look at alternative routes to lighten service road congestion.
The Peenya Elevated Flyover is situated on the important bridge between the industrial zone of Bengaluru the capital, which has also connections to the towns around it and the main source of income for commuting and logistics workers. Testing will complete and safety confirmed, then traffic will be able to resume on Tumakuru Road, facilitating more predictable travel with the flyover, which will be reopened when it’s finished.
