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Farmers' protest snarls traffic on NH-48 at Karnataka toll plaza
A farmer agitation at a toll plaza on National Highway 48 in Karnataka has triggered major traffic disruptions affecting vehicles travelling from Maharashtra towards Belagavi and Bengaluru. Maharashtra Police have issued an advisory recommending commuters to use alternative routes.
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Farmers gathered at a toll plaza along NH-48 in Karnataka on Monday, leading to significant congestion on one of South India's busiest national highways. The protest has particularly affected the traffic corridor connecting Maharashtra with Karnataka's northern regions, including Belagavi and the tech hub of Bengaluru.
Maharashtra Police issued a traffic advisory alerting commuters about the disruption and advised them to consider alternate routes to avoid delays. The advisory specifically cautioned vehicles heading from Maharashtra towards Belagavi and Bengaluru to plan their journey accordingly.
NH-48, which connects Delhi to Bengaluru, is a critical transportation artery for commercial and passenger traffic across multiple states. Disruptions on this corridor typically impact supply chains and travel schedules across the region.
Details regarding the specific demands of the protesting farmers and the expected duration of the agitation were not immediately available. Authorities have not yet announced any measures to resolve the standoff or restore normal traffic flow on the highway.