This road was a convenient connection for residents travelling between KR Puram and TC Palya two years ago. Regrettably, it has become nearly impassable, especially during the monsoon season. Each rainy season, the road’s condition deteriorates further, leaving residents uncertain about its future restoration.
This situation is extremely difficult for children and older people navigating these unstable surfaces. Even vehicles like cars and scooters are damaged due to these loose stones. We hope that Bangalore Mirror can take action by engaging with BBMP’s higher authorities. It’s frustrating to see that they efficiently collect taxes but do not prioritise their work.”
The incident raises rising concerns about the structural strength of the skywalk and the safety of pedestrians who use it daily. The metal structures of the skywalk have been left exposed and in a dangerous state due to the impact of heavy-duty vehicles.
Currently, in Bengaluru, shared auto service operation is considered illegal as those vehicles that provide shared services are required to obtain a different licence. Previously, aggregator applications such as Uber Pool and ZipGo private buses have also faced this issue as they had not obtained the required stage carriage licence.
Officials in Chennai are gathering information regarding the students’ mode of commute, and the distance between their residence and college to the nearest metro station. Along with this, students are also being asked their preferred choice of first and last-mile connectivity, which will make their travel in the metro a viable option. An official has also said that they have been providing presentations to demonstrate how convenient travel in the metro could turn out to be.