The NHAI has instructed patrolling vehicles to prohibit the entry of bikes near entry and exit points. Also, signboards will be installed mentioning the ban on bikes on the expressway.
Why the ban is imposed
The Times of India reported that a bike entered the expressway from the wrong side and collided with a four-wheeler. As a rule, bikes are not permitted on expressways across the country.
“We urge two-wheeler riders not to use this expressway. Expressways are designed for driving at a maximum of 120 kmph. It is not safe for bikers to use the stretch when other vehicles go at high speed. They put their lives and other road users at risk. After this stretch was unofficially opened for motorists, many bikers hit the road for the new experience, but lives are precious. Bikers should avoid this road,” the official told TOI.
The Bengaluru-Chennai expressway is 260 kms stretch and will connect the two capitals through Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu. The 68-km stretch of the expressway was opened for public in February. The construction of a 71-km expressway stretch in Karnataka has completed.
The rest of the stretch from Hoskote, near Bengaluru, to Sriperambudur, near Chennai, is likely to be opened by this year-end.
Within Karnataka, the expressway improves connectivity to Hoskote, Malur, and KGF.
The Expressway has four lanes and is likely to have two toll plazas in Karnataka, ABP reported. Tractors and autos are also banned from using the main expressway.
“We also urge car drivers and other vehicles using the road to watch their speed. Some people tend to go at high speed after seeing an empty road, which could lead to accidents,” the official told TOI.
