Zero fatalities in last three months on Bengaluru-Mysuru highway due to ATMS

The Bengaluru-Mysuru access-controlled highway has seen a dramatic reduction in road accidents and fatalities in 2024, thanks to the implementation of an Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS). Data presented by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways in the Lok Sabha revealed that road fatalities dropped from 188 in 2023 to 50 in 2024, with no deaths reported between September and December 2024.

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The 117-km six-lane highway, a critical corridor for commuters, had long been plagued by accidents. However, the introduction of ATMS in July 2024 marked a turning point. The system’s real-time monitoring, quicker incident response, and integration with emergency services have been instrumental in improving road safety.

Monthly data consistently showed a decline in fatalities after the system’s implementation. The system features AI-powered cameras to detect traffic violations such as speeding and wrong-side driving, deployed along key stretches of National Highway 275.

Union Minister of Roads, Transport, and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, emphasized ATMS’s role in reducing accidents and enhancing response times. He announced plans to expand the system to other highways in a phased manner.

The proactive use of technology on the Bengaluru-Mysuru highway offers a model for enhancing road safety across India, potentially saving thousands of lives annually.