Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has assured that repair work on Bengaluru’s crucial Hosur Road (NH-44) will be completed by the end of April, following concerns raised by Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw. The assurance comes amid growing frustration over the deteriorating condition of one of the city’s busiest IT corridors.
Hosur Road, particularly the stretch from Electronic City to Attibele, has been under severe strain due to rapid urbanisation and traffic is primarily caused by structural failures, specifically a major road cave-in near Atibele, along with heavy commercial vehicle volume. Reports indicate that over one lakh commuters use this corridor ежедневно, putting immense pressure on infrastructure originally developed over a decade ago.
Mazumdar-Shaw had earlier criticised the road’s poor design and maintenance, calling it “shoddily designed and ill-maintained,” and highlighting unsafe medians, broken barricades, and lack of proper upkeep. Her concerns triggered discussions with the central government, leading to Gadkari’s intervention.
According to recent reports, Gadkari acknowledged the issue and promised timely restoration to ease congestion and improve commuting conditions. The move is expected to bring relief to thousands of daily commuters, though short-term disruptions during repair work are likely.
In a parallel effort to reduce congestion, Biocon has shifted over 1,000 employees to public transport under a sustainable mobility initiative.
Hosur Road, particularly the stretch from Electronic City to Attibele, has been under severe strain due to rapid urbanisation and traffic is primarily caused by structural failures, specifically a major road cave-in near Atibele, along with heavy commercial vehicle volume. Reports indicate that over one lakh commuters use this corridor ежедневно, putting immense pressure on infrastructure originally developed over a decade ago.
Mazumdar-Shaw had earlier criticised the road’s poor design and maintenance, calling it “shoddily designed and ill-maintained,” and highlighting unsafe medians, broken barricades, and lack of proper upkeep. Her concerns triggered discussions with the central government, leading to Gadkari’s intervention.
According to recent reports, Gadkari acknowledged the issue and promised timely restoration to ease congestion and improve commuting conditions. The move is expected to bring relief to thousands of daily commuters, though short-term disruptions during repair work are likely.
In a parallel effort to reduce congestion, Biocon has shifted over 1,000 employees to public transport under a sustainable mobility initiative.
