‘State govt to provide raincoats to all traffic cops’

Bengaluru: The State Government has decided to provide raincoats to all traffic policemen across the state, informed Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai.

Addressing presspersons after inaugurating a Mobile Variable Messaging System, which displays customizable messages, traffic alerts, and warnings to road users, in front of Town Hall Bommai said Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa had asked him to provide raincoats to all traffic police staff in the state.

He further added, “Following BS Yediyurappa’s instruction, it is decided to give raincoats to traffic policemen. We will utilize the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) fund to procure raincoats.”

He also informed that the works of 12 high-speed corridors to reduce traffic congestion in the city will be completed in another eight months.

“The project will reduce traffic in the city, as vehicles using highways can reach any part of Bengaluru without entering the city,” he added.