Varthur–Sarjapur road in Bengaluru: 9-km stretch of potholes, dust and open drains
Commuters on the Varthur–Sarjapur road in Bengaluru are facing significant travel challenges due to poor infrastructure. The nine-kilometer stretch is plagued by potholes, dust, and open drains, creating hazardous conditions for daily travelers.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing urban infrastructure crisis in rapidly growing Indian cities, impacting public health and daily productivity.
For a commuter driving the nine-km stretch of State Highway-35 between Varthur Kodi and Sarjapur-Ambalipura Road in Bengaluru, the journey is an exercise in navigating one hurdle after another. Open drains run alongside the road, mounds of soil occupy non-existent footpaths, thick clouds of dust induce bouts of coughing, and commuters are forced to constantly manoeuvre around potholes along this busy stretch of east Bengaluru.
Published - September 30, 2026 07:22 pm IST
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