Mangaluru: On the very first day of Shiradi Ghat closure, a key alternative route between Mangaluru and Bengaluru witnessed heavy vehicular movement on Friday and the traffic reportedly came to a halt in the evening, after many vehicles came from Kadur.
The police and the passengers said the traffic caused at least two hours delay. The narrow road added to the problems of the motorists. Few complained that if the situation is such now, what will it be throughout six months. The drivers felt that road cannot take so much traffic, as it is narrow.
Dakshina Kannada deputy commissioner A.B Ibrahim said the situation was very bad and added that he spoke to his counterpart in Chikmagalur B.S Shekharappa to ensure smooth traffic.
Superintendent of Police Sharanappa S.D said that the confusion over the routes was to blame as it was the first day when vehicles were asked to take alternative roads.
The Shiradi Ghat was closed for repair on friday and different types of vehicles are being diverted via different alternative routes such as Charmadi Ghat (Mudigere-Charmadi-Belthangady), via Madikeri-Mysuru and via Honnavar).
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