Overview

• The Greater Bengaluru Authority launched a city-wide effort to identify 100 priority roads for durable, high-quality repairs.
• Chief Commissioner Maheshwar Rao directed each Zonal Chief Engineer to shortlist 10 roads based on citizen feedback on potholes, poor lighting, damaged footpaths, flooding, and accident-prone spots.
• Weekly reviews will track progress on the designated corridors to enforce accountability.
• The initiative complements a recently approved ₹2,200 crore road-improvement program and the state’s 90-day crash plan focused on roads, garbage, and traffic bottlenecks.
• Execution faces risks as many contractors have withheld work due to long-pending dues, with some claims dating back to 2013.