GBA Chief Commissioner directs officials to prepare DPR for junctions along Bannerghatta Road
The Greater Bengaluru Authority has ordered a Detailed Project Report for improving junctions along Bannerghatta Road to enhance pedestrian safety and traffic flow. The initiative includes relocating utility infrastructure and clearing footpaths of obstructions.
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Urban infrastructure improvements are critical for managing Bengaluru's rapid growth and addressing pedestrian safety concerns in high-traffic corridors.
M. Maheshwar Rao, Chief Commissioner, Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), on Tuesday directed officials to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the development of junctions along Bannerghatta Main Road between Gottigere and Tavarekere in south Bengaluru.
Mr. Rao issued the directions during an inspection of the footpath along a 3.2-km stretch between Kalena Agrahara Metro Station and IIMB Metro Station. He said the focus should be on improving traffic movement and pedestrian safety.
During the inspection, Mr. Rao flagged issues affecting pedestrian movement, including missing footpath facilities, unsafe road crossings, open drains and obstructions caused by utility infrastructure.
He pointed out the lack of a safe pedestrian pathway near a bus stop about 50 metres from Kalena Agrahara Metro Station and asked officials to examine the feasibility of providing a safe pedestrian crossing near the station, considering the site conditions and the road’s 10.5-metre carriageway width.
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