A traffic sign in Bengaluru is trending for hilarious reasons. According to a post shared on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), this signboard is located on the airport road leading into the city. The sign features a glaring typo, confusing the travellers. The signboard pointed towards four locations - KR Puram,Tumkur annd different directions for "Bengaluru" and "Bangaluru". X users noted that both led to the same place, but did so via separate routes. While one went over a flyover, the other appeared to go straight ahead. The side note read, "This is on airport road towards the city. I bet someone new to the country and/ or the city will definitely wonder if Bengaluru and Bangaluru are two different cities!"
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The post sparked a flurry of comments:
A hilarious explanation read, "Left sign takes you to a road that "Bends" before merging, therefore Bengaluru. Right sign - you "Bang" Straight. Therefore Bangaluru."
One user wrote, "Hahaha. I know exactly where this is. Hebbal flyover. Just before you enter the city. Even if you take the left, you can come up the ramp and join the same road."
A person shared, "This may be a painting mistake for 'Bagaluru' which is one place in North Bengaluru."
Another added, "This maybe purposely done so that fast drivers slow down and hence accidents are reduced."
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Someone joked, "Clearly, the signboard guy wasn't from 'Bengaluru' or 'Bangaluru' - whichever they meant!"
"With these kind of directions, even a seasoned Bangalorean will get lost in the traffic," read a comment.
"It is confusing" was the sentiment online.
A user clarified, "Two ways to the same destination only pronunciation is different."
