OFC menace persists in Bengaluru as new GBA regulations remain pending
Low-hanging and dangling optical fibre cables continue to pose safety risks to pedestrians and motorists in Bengaluru. Despite the issue being a long-standing concern, new regulations remain pending at the Greater Bengaluru Authority.
Why it matters
The persistent infrastructure failure highlights urban governance challenges and the direct impact of poor regulation on public safety and city mobility.
The dangling and low-hanging Optical Fibre Cables (OFCs) continue to pose a threat to pedestrians and motorists in Bengaluru, even as fresh bylaws to tighten regulations governing the use of roads for OFCs await discussion at the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA).
A reality check by The Hindu shows that even busy stretches in the city, such as Hosur Road, Mysore Road, Indiranagar 100 Feet Road, Brigade Road, Bannerghatta Road and Koramangala 80 Feet Road (Ganesh Temple), have cables hanging low, bunched to trees, snapped and lying on footpaths and roads.
For instance, JNC Road in Koramangala is one of the busiest stretches on all days and sees an increased crowd on weekends. A private college located on the stretch makes it crucial, with hundreds of students using it every day. In addition, several restaurants located on the adjoining street bring thousands of people to the locality.
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