By Avni Arya

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Bengaluru Traffic: If you are heading out in Bengaluru this evening, be prepared for a tough ride. Peak-hour traffic has brought several stretches of the city to a crawl, with commuters reporting bumper-to-bumper movement on major arterial roads. Heavy Congestion on Key Routes According to traffic updates, three key stretches are witnessing severe slowdowns: Hope Farm towards Hoodi – vehicles are inching forward, causing long delays for commuters heading towards Whitefield.Iblur towards Kadubisanahalli – peak-hour rush has led to gridlock, with heavy congestion spilling over onto connecting roads.Kasturinagar towards Tin Factory – one of the busiest corridors in East Bengaluru is choked, leaving office-goers and regular travellers stuck for extended periods. Advice for Commuters Motorists are advised to avoid these routes where possible and plan alternative travel arrangements. Using parallel roads, relying on Metro services, or adjusting travel times slightly may help reduce delays. With Bengaluru’s traffic notorious for testing patience, officials continue to remind residents to factor in additional travel time, especially during peak hours. Also Read: Bengaluru Power Cut Sept 16-17 Bengaluru Power Cut Bengaluru residents will face scheduled power cuts on 16 and 17 September as maintenance work is undertaken by the electricity board. On Tuesday, 16 September, supply will be disrupted between 10 am and 5 pm in areas including Koramangala, Madiwala, Adugodi, Bannerghatta Road, SG Palya and surrounding localities. On Wednesday, 17 September, outages will affect different stretches: from 10 am to 2 pm in Weavers Colony, Gottigere, Ragihalli and Bannerghatta National Park, and from 10 am to 3 pm in CK Nagar, Singasandra, Kudlu and Parappana Agrahara. Residents are advised to plan ahead to avoid inconvenience. Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from Bengaluru and around the world.