The necessity arises from the current scenario where the 10-lane highway narrows down to two or three lanes at Hebbal junction, creating a bottleneck and causing frequent traffic congestion during peak hours.
Private bus owners in Dakshina Kannada are facing challenges due to frequent increase in advance tax and competition from KSRTC. They are seeking relief and fair treatment.
Bengaluru experienced its wettest November day since 2015. Many areas such as Banaswadi and Gunjur, were inundated, prompting the Bengaluru Traffic Police to advise alternate routes. Deputy CM DK Shivakumar visited the BBMP war room at midnight to assess the situation. Netizens turned to social media to voice their concerns. Traffic updates were regularly posted, alerting drivers to waterlogged areas and slow-moving traffic.
Bangalore Mirror published a story, ‘Trash walking’, on October 31, narrating how commuters face problems due to a heap of garbage near the ramps of the skywalk on both sides of the road. When informed, NHAI engineer and BBMP Solid Waste Management engineer have assured on October 30 to remove garbage. “I noticed the skywalk clean and neat on Tuesday evening. I want the authorities concerned to maintain the skywalk properly in future,” said Selwyn Mascarenhas, a resident.
The pedestrians are grateful to the NHAI for constructing the much-needed skywalk after the gory incident in which a young girl was killed while crossing the road near Esteem Mall in February 2015.