Summary:
Commuters struggle as stress on Mysuru-Madikeri road increasesThe closure of Shiradi Ghat Road, owing to ongoing repair work, coupled with the ban on heavy vehicles on Charmadi Ghat Road owing to repeated landslides, has increased pressure on the Bengaluru-Mysuru-Madikeri Road, which has turned into a de facto lifeline between the three cities. Traffic jams have become a common occurrence on this hilly road, particularly in the night, when heavy vehicles start operating. "Heavy vehicles operate on the road at night, and drivers struggle because of the rain, and other problems. "NHAI should have started repair work on Shiradi Ghat Road well in advance. Adding to which, the road is poorly maintained, and the bushes and branches on either side of the road have not been trimmed..