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Karnataka Protest Forces Travelers to Avoid Mumbai‑Bengaluru NH-48
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 14 Oct 2026, 11:32 AM
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A protest in Karnataka has disrupted the Mumbai‑Bengaluru stretch of NH‑48, prompting authorities to advise motorists to avoid the highway. Travelers are urged to take alternate routes.
A protest in Karnataka has caused significant disruptions on the Mumbai‑Bengaluru stretch of National Highway 48, the main artery linking the two major cities. Road traffic has been halted at several points, forcing commuters to seek detours.
In response, traffic authorities have issued advisories urging motorists to avoid NH‑48 altogether and to use alternate routes through the state’s secondary highways. The advisory comes as the protest continues to occupy key junctions along the corridor.
So far, there have been no reports of injuries, but the protest remains active. Police and traffic officials are working to restore normal flow and ensure the safety of all road users.
In response, traffic authorities have issued advisories urging motorists to avoid NH‑48 altogether and to use alternate routes through the state’s secondary highways. The advisory comes as the protest continues to occupy key junctions along the corridor.
So far, there have been no reports of injuries, but the protest remains active. Police and traffic officials are working to restore normal flow and ensure the safety of all road users.