Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway bans two-wheelers for safety reasons

The newly opened Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway, which was recently completed in Karnataka, has now prohibited the entry of two-wheelers. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) announced this decision following a tragic accident near Bangarpet in Kolar district, where four motorcyclists lost their lives.

 The move aims to enhance safety, as authorities observed that bikers were speeding, leading to frequent accidents. The expressway, designed for high-speed vehicular movement at up to 120 km/h, was opened for public use without toll charges. However, reckless bike entry and over speeding raised concerns, prompting NHAI to impose a strict ban on two-wheelers. Signboards have been installed at entry and exit points to inform riders about the restriction. Additionally, patrol vehicles have been instructed to prevent motorcycles from entering the highway.

According to NHAI, a recent fatal crash occurred because a bike entered the expressway from an unauthorized route. Considering similar restrictions on major expressways across India, the Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway has now joined the list of highways where two-wheeler access is prohibited. The 288-km expressway spans Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu. While the Karnataka section is fully operational from Hoskote to the state border at Sundarapally, construction is still underway in certain areas of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. Authorities urge bikers to use alternative routes for their safety.