Bengaluru’s motorists increase the alarm over the growing tendency of heavy trucks to occupy the most lanes on highways, especially on the Bangalore-Mysore (BMIC) infrastructure corridor, better known as a nice road.
The commuting claims that the practice not only slows down traffic, but also creates dangerous situations for smaller and faster vehicles trying to overtake. Similar complaints are reported on the Benugaluri motorway – Massura and the Nelamangala highway – Tumacuru.
Nice road already “smooth ride”
Once the Nice Road is considered to be a relatively lossless bypass compared to overloaded roads in the city, it is now becoming a nightmare, many complain. While it was originally designed to facilitate traffic flow, the increase in heavy trucks to prevent urban roads, changed the driving experience.
Commuting complains that despite the section designed for vehicles at a speed of around 80 km / h, heavy trucks are often crawled along the right lane at approximately 40 km / h. It is said that lack of lane discipline is forcing cars to weave dangerously between trucks or interfere with two -round lanes.
Prashanth Kumar, who travels daily from Bannerghatta Road on Road Mouse Road, described the challenges facing motorists. “A nice road in one direction has only two stripes, plus another lane for the bikes. The trucks should remain on the left and retreat to faster vehicles on the right. The discipline must be built,” he said.
Another motorist Venkates Murty from Kanakapura Road, who regularly travels on the Tumacuro road, said the night ride is even worse. “The nice stretch is scary at night. Trucks Hog the right stripe, there are no right street headlights. I drove once during the heavy rain and I had to remain extremely vigilant. It was a terrible experience,” he said.
Highway
The problem is not limited to a nice road. Similar complaints emerged on the Bengaluru-Massur access motorway and the Nelamangala-Tumacur section.
Prasanna Kumar, who often commutes to Mangalur from Bengalur and also sets out on the section of the Tumacur road, said the practice of trucks blocking the right stripes is widespread. “On the Bengalur – Massur highway, I often saw three trucks one by one occupying a fast stripe, the same case on the section of the Tumacur road. They run at the same speed and leave no space for other vehicles. This threatens other motorists,” he said.
Truckers justifies practice
However, truck drivers argue that their behavior is not reckless but economically controlled. Rajana K., a truck driver with 15 years of experience, said that heavy vehicles prefer to sail at 50-60 km / h to maximize fuel efficiency.
“Our income depends directly on fuel savings. The right state -of -the -art stripe allows us to maintain stable speed without unnecessary braking or acceleration. The left stripe is often defended by stationary vehicles, tractors or slowly moving cars or two wheelers.
Meanwhile, officials of the traffic police recognize this challenge. The leading officer said that the units for enforcement of the right are regularly carried out against those who appear discipline of the lane. In addition, nice authorities installed boards along several sections and instructed vehicles to use lane. “Despite marking, many truckers continue to abuse a fast stripe. We increase supervision and fines to discourage such violations,” the officer added. However, nice authorities were not available for comment.
Published – 29 September 2025 20:33
