Traffic woes are nothing new in Bengaluru. But now the problem is not limited to the main roads but has also spread to residential areas. It takes about 30 minutes to get out of an apartment complex, which is a good indication of how serious the situation is. A video related to this is currently going viral on social media, revealing a new aspect of Bengaluru's traffic problem.
Going into details.. An Instagram user named '@her_wandering_footprints' shared this video. She recorded these scenes from her apartment room in the city's Varthur area. The video, which was taken at 2 pm on Saturday, first shows the heavy traffic on the road outside.
Then, the camera zooms in on another residential area nearby, and a line of cars moving slowly to get out of there.
She explained in the video that the people in the residential complex are getting stuck in traffic jams within their own complex before reaching the main road, and it takes them almost half an hour to cross the gate. Netizens are expressing surprise at the level of traffic even inside the apartment.
The video has led to a wide discussion online. Many are sharing their opinions in the form of comments that the construction of huge residential projects with limited entry-exit points is the reason for such problems. The traffic problems that are usually limited to junctions and main roads.. This incident makes it clear that now the city dwellers have reached their doorsteps. This has once again caused a debate on the city planning and infrastructure of Bengaluru.
New difficulty in Bengaluru.. Traffic jam from home.. It takes half an hour just to cross the apartment gate!
