Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway: Ban on 2-wheelers, autos kicks in; some evaders have their way

The ban on two-wheelers, auto-rickshaws, tractors and non-motorised vehicles on the Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway, which came into effect on Tuesday, was largely successful, but there were a few evaders too.

Police and NHAI officials were busy at the junction near Panchamukhi Ganapathi temple in Kengeri, trying to divert two-wheeler and auto drivers from the expressway, while notice boards on the road alerted the riders about the change.

Most of those vehicles were diverted on to the service road, but a few evaded the officials’ checks and proceeded towards the toll booth.