B-SMILE scraps ORR redevelopment tender again, to audit potential encroachments along the stretch
Bengaluru Smart Infrastructure Limited has revoked the Outer Ring Road redevelopment tender for the second time to conduct an audit of encroachments. The project will be redesigned to address drainage flaws and uneven road widths following public consultation.
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This highlights the challenges of urban infrastructure management and the impact of poor planning on traffic and flooding in major metropolitan areas.
Bengaluru Smart Infrastructure Limited (B-SMILE) has revoked the tender for the redevelopment of the Outer Ring Road (ORR) for the second time, as it plans to conduct an audit to identify encroachments along the stretch and rework the design.
The development follows directions from the Greater Bengaluru Development Minister, Krishna Byre Gowda, who instructed the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to hold a public consultation before finalising the redevelopment design.
A B-SMILE source confirmed to The Hindu that the tenders have been revoked and preparations are under way to identify potential encroachments. According to an internal report, several establishments in Kadubeesanahalli and Devarabeesanahalli have encroached upon the road.
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