As the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has banned two-wheelers, autos, and other slow-moving vehicles on the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway from August 1, residents of villages and towns along the expressway fear that service roads, already plagued by several problems, is likely to face traffic snarls especially during peak hours and weekends.
When The Hindu visited the expressway on Friday, there were already traffic snarls on the service roads near Bidadi, Ramanagara, and Mandya during peak hours.
Service roads along the expressway swerve into the old highway, which is in a pathetic condition, filled with potholes and without maintenance.
