Can ‘magic boxes’ fix Bengaluru’s Richmond Circle traffic chaos? Viral post sparks buzz

Can Bengaluru finally find a way to fix the persistent traffic bottleneck at Richmond Circle? A viral post shared on Instagram by Karnataka Portfolio has reignited public debate, suggesting a ‘magic box’ solution to ease the gridlock at one of the city’s busiest intersections.

Located in the heart of Bengaluru, Richmond Circle experiences chronic traffic snarls due to multiple converging routes and frequent signal halts. According to the viral post, areas within a 25-kilometre radius of the junction face severe ‘congestion’, with long queues and delays during peak hours becoming a daily struggle for commuters.

The post proposes the construction of ‘magic boxes’—compact concrete underpasses that allow vehicles to pass through without stopping at signals. The idea aims to establish a continuous, signal-free traffic corridor.

The post read, “Traffic within a 25 km radius of Richmond Circle is severely hampered by congestion due to numerous signal stops. building concrete 'magic boxes' at appropriate junctions to create a signal-free corridor, much like d New AP Rd.”

One user humorously commented below the post, “The plan works very well, if everyone obeys the reel,” reflecting both optimism and scepticism among residents about whether such a fix could actually ease Bengaluru’s notorious traffic woes.