Bengaluru: In a stern move to protect Bengaluru’s roads, Bengaluru Central City Corporation Commissioner Rajendra Cholan has directed that no fresh permissions will be granted for road digging to any department — including BWSSB, BESCOM, and KPCTL — until previously dug-up roads are fully restored.
During an inspection of major stretches in central Bengaluru on Wednesday, Cholan ordered that all ongoing road-cutting works be stopped immediately. He observed that several agencies, after completing their internal works, had left roads unrepaired, causing traffic chaos, potholes, and public anger.
“Departments cannot abandon dug-up roads. Unless they restore them properly, they will not get approval for any new works,” Cholan warned.
Road Restoration Accountability
Cholan instructed zonal officials to prepare ward-wise lists with photographs of all road cuts across the central city limits. These details will be shared with concerned departments, and they will be compelled to complete restoration and pothole filling before civic agency considers any new applications.
He inspected stretches such as Sampige Road, Seshadri Road, and Shivananda Circle, spanning nearly 6 km, and ordered urgent resurfacing. At Shivananda Circle, where the top layer is badly damaged, he directed that repairs be prioritized.
Pedestrian Safety Measures
On Kumar Park Road, parallel to the railway line, the Commissioner found pedestrian pathways littered and damaged. He ordered cleaning drives and footpath restoration for safe movement, along with the replacement of faulty streetlights.
Civic Assets and Sports Complex Inspection
At R. Gundurao Sports Complex in Gandhinagar, Cholan noted damaged spectator seating and instructed officials to replace them immediately and ensure proper maintenance of the facility.
He further ordered an inventory and safeguarding of all civic agency’s assets under the central city corporation’s jurisdiction.
Nodal Officers Appointed
The Commissioner confirmed that nodal officers have already been designated for every road to monitor potholes, black spots, waterlogging points, streetlights, and pedestrian pathways.
“These nodal officers will ensure issues are resolved in a phased and accountable manner,” Cholan said.
The inspection was attended by Chief Engineer Vijay Kumar Haridas, executive engineers, and senior civic officials.
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