6 months ago
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While officials of the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) person repeatedly stated that the reconstruction of Varthur Main Road (State Highway–35) would beryllium expedited, residents person claimed that determination was nary progress.
They person erstwhile again written to the Urban Development Department done the Centralised Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS), seeking contiguous intervention.
The residents of Varthur, Gunjur, Balagere, and adjoining areas said that the road, an important State road successful East Bengaluru, has go unsafe and astir unmotorable. Large potholes, uneven surfaces, and predominant flooding during rains person made regular question unsafe for thousands of commuters, including schoolchildren and elder citizens.
Two-wheeler riders and pedestrians look danger, portion ambulances and schoolhouse buses often get stuck successful postulation caused by the battered road, the citizens said.
Though the Karnataka Road Development Corporation Limited (KRDCL) has been assigned the task of reconstructing and expanding the road nether the GBA’s supervision, the residents alleged that nary important enactment has taken spot and that the information of the roads continues to worsen contempt repeated assurances.
The missive said that the deficiency of coordination betwixt KRDCL and GBA has near citizens suffering.
The residents besides urged the authorities to expedite the sanctioned reconstruction utilizing technological design, durable materials, and due sub-grade compaction. The missive besides called for the inclusion of storm-water drains, pedestrian footpaths, lane markings, thoroughfare lighting, and roadside greenery to make a sustainable ‘Green Corridor’.
