Bengaluru: Commuters on Gunjur Road and around Varthur Junction are likely to see repair work this week after Bengaluru East City Corporation Commissioner D S Ramesh directed officials to take up urgent pothole repairs during a Saturday inspection.
Gunjur Road potholes to be fixed
Residents and parents of school-going children have been raising concerns over damaged road slabs and waterlogged potholes along the Gunjur stretch, which witnesses heavy traffic from school buses.
During the inspection, Ramesh, accompanied by traffic police officials, identified several badly damaged stretches and instructed engineers to prioritise repairs, particularly near the Sri Rama Temple.
Officials were also directed to ensure that culvert covers are properly secured before the next spell of rain, as open or damaged covers could pose a risk to motorists, pedestrians and schoolchildren.
The Commissioner instructed engineers to coordinate with contractors and complete the repair works within days rather than allowing them to extend for weeks.
Traffic diversions planned during repairs
With repair work expected to affect traffic movement, the traffic police were asked to examine measures such as one-way diversions and time-bound restrictions on lorry movement.
The measures are aimed at preventing additional congestion during peak hours while the damaged portions of the road are being repaired.
The Gunjur-Varthur corridor has been witnessing growing traffic pressure, with school buses, private vehicles and commercial traffic contributing to frequent congestion.
Waste dump at Varthur Junction flagged
At Varthur Junction, Ramesh inspected a waste dumping spot that has emerged as a black spot in the area.
He directed sanitation personnel to clear the accumulated waste by the evening and warned that action would be taken against those found dumping waste at the location again.
The instruction comes amid continuing concerns over improper waste disposal at busy junctions and residential areas in the eastern part of Bengaluru.
BWSSB chambers to be levelled
During the inspection of a newly laid road near Mathapati Grandfield in Gunjur Palya, Ramesh noticed that BWSSB chambers were protruding above the newly constructed road surface.
He directed officials to ensure that the chambers are brought to the proper road level to provide a smoother and safer surface for motorists.
The Commissioner also sought a plan for constructing a footpath on one side of the road. Officials were asked to examine the entry and exit points as well, with the aim of reducing instances of rash driving and improving pedestrian safety.
Rehabilitation work near Sheelavanta Lake reviewed
Ramesh also reviewed rehabilitation work for families residing within the buffer zone near Sheelavanta Lake.
Officials were directed to prepare the required layout and complete road and drainage infrastructure at the Hagadur site before issuing title deeds.
The directions were issued in accordance with the relevant High Court directions governing the rehabilitation process.
The inspection covered road infrastructure, traffic management, waste disposal and rehabilitation issues across Gunjur, Gunjur Palya and Varthur, with officials instructed to prioritise works that directly affect public safety and daily commuting.