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BENGALURU: A Bengaluru woman’s humorous post about her never-ending commute on the Outer Ring Road (ORR) has gone viral on social media, sparking laughter — and empathy — among thousands of city professionals who endure the same ordeal daily. Her post on X (formerly Twitter) read, “2 bar switch karne ke bad bhi ORR par hi office milra hai” (Even after switching jobs twice, I still ended up with an office on ORR). The witty observation immediately struck a chord with Bengaluru’s tech community, especially those working in areas like Bellandur, Marathahalli, and Mahadevapura, which make up the city’s most congested stretch. Viral post captures Bengaluru’s traffic pain The post quickly amassed thousands of likes, comments, and shares as residents flooded the thread with relatable experiences. “Trust me, traffic is lite right now. Once everyone returns, it’ll take 15–20 minutes just to get out of RMZ,” one user commented. Another added, “Ask the government to implement the Blue Line Metro fast!” Several users shared how the ORR commute continues to dominate their work-life balance. One wrote, “This is still less, wait for next week,” while another recalled, “My internship was on ORR; it was a really frustrating experience. Later joined a non-ORR company.” ORR continues to test patience of city commuters Despite years of infrastructural upgrades, the ORR remains a nightmare for motorists. The 60-km-long corridor, connecting major IT parks and business hubs, sees an average of 12 lakh vehicles daily, according to Bengaluru Traffic Police data. During rush hours, vehicle speeds can plummet to as low as 15 kmph, making even short distances painfully long to cover. The corridor serves as a vital route for employees of top IT firms and tech parks, including EcoWorld, RMZ Ecospace, and Embassy TechVillage. The bottlenecks are particularly severe during peak office hours, when both private vehicles and company cabs flood the stretch. Metro and road expansion projects underway Authorities hope that the Bengaluru Metro’s Blue Line, connecting Central Silk Board to KR Puram and Hebbal, will provide much-needed relief. The project is expected to partially open by mid-2026. Civic agencies are also undertaking multiple flyover, underpass, and service road expansion projects to ease congestion — though many commuters complain that ongoing construction has only worsened current traffic conditions. Social media reflects the city’s daily reality The viral post serves as a reminder of Bengaluru’s long-standing urban mobility challenges, which often dominate local discussions both online and offline. While memes and jokes help residents cope, the underlying frustration remains real. As one user summed it up: “Bengaluru traffic is not a situation — it’s a lifestyle.” Disclaimer: This article is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.
