The opening of the yellow Namma metro line between RV Road and Bommasandra alleviated traffic jams along the section in South Bengalur, which reduced by 38% during the morning peaks and 37% during the evening on weekdays.
These findings are based on an official study conducted by the Police of Bengaluru (BTP). The report reviewed by Hindu also notes that working hours on the day day there was an average overload decrease of 17%. Overall, this section was 30.6% overload and 37.5%.
The metro line 19.15 km has an even greater impact on weekends.
Insights of Astram System of Bengaluru Traffic Police
Overload time shortening Top hours of concept on weekdays 38%evening Top clock check on weekdays 37%Adversity hours check on weekday 17%Morning Hoding Consion 69%evening top hours on weekends 399%
Overload length: Morning peaks
Dayydian Congraction Middle Overload along the Yellow Line (km) Monday26.0224.03Tuesday31.5617.62Wednesday37.0226.79thursday31.6015.23 Friday22.039.19S6.691.79senday1.490.55
Overload Length: Hours without peak
DayMedian Kongraction The Yoll Line (km) Medium overload along the yellow line (km)
Overload Length: Evening Hours
Dayydian Congraction in front of the yellow line (km) of the middle overload along the yellow line (km)
According to the BTP analysis analysis, overload decreased by 69% in the morning and in the evening on weekends by 39% in the evening. During the weekend hours, which are not top hours, overload dropped by 58%.
BTP studied overload data recorded through ActionVable Intelligence for Sustainable Traffic Management (Astram), an intelligent traffic motor that provides information on road scenarios. For this study, the data collected between August 11 and 31 was compared with historical data. The analysis defined 7:00 to 11:00 as morning peaks, 11: 00-16: 00 as non-all hours and 16: 00-21: 00 as an evening peak.
Relief for smaller roads
Gopal M. Byakod, a representative of the police commissioner (DCP), (South traffic), told the Hindes that the decline, especially during the top hours, facilitated the control in the field. “The decline is a positive feature, especially because it comes despite less trains. As soon as BMRCL adds more sets of trains to reduce progress, the overload is expected to be facilitated further and deals with several hyper-blocked lane problems,” he said.
Another leading officer emphasized the more critical impact of the yellow line. “The main intersections usually face serious overload daily, which in turn puts pressure on smaller connecting roads. Management on these roads is more important for cleaning narrow places. With fewer vehicles, it is now relatively simpler,” he said.
The new line also helped reduce the overload on the main road Hosur and Madiwale, the key center for international buses, according to the police.
Metro relieves operation at key intersections
Stretch covers four of the most famous intersections in the city and almost 10 narrow places. The usual notorious intersections – BTM Circle, Silk Board Junction, Hosa Road Junction and Electronics City – showed visible improvements.
According to the traffic police, these intersections usually see overload, because employees from central South Bengalur travel daily to the company nodes further south. The yellow line created a decisive connection and reduced the density of the vehicle on the road.
Anusha M., who previously commuted from the BTM to City electronics from Scooter, now prefers the metro. “Even with waiting time, it’s more comfortable and economical.
Wednesday sees higher traffic
The study also noted that Wednesdays continue to see the highest overload between weekdays. Traditionally, the morning top overload on Wednesday was 37.02 km and the evening peak at a speed of 64.10 km. After the introduction of the metro in the morning it was reduced to 26.79 km and in the evening 40.67 km. It should be noted that the length of overload is studied with data not only about the main roads, but also by connecting roads.
Despite the overall improvement, it increased on Mondays and Wednesdays on Mondays and Wednesdays 25% and 21% since the introduction of the yellow line. Mr. Byakod urged the commuting to use the metro as much as possible, because BMRCL will add new sets of trains.
The highly anticipated yellow line was opened by Prime Minister Narendra Modim 10. August and the next day was opened to the public after four years. However, the services began with only three trains, which led to a long interval of over 25 minutes between trips. This limited availability of trains caused stations. 10th September BMRCL added a fourth train to operation, reducing the interval to 19 minutes.
Published – 17 September 2025 01:25 is
