Enough of this mess! Top cop gives BBMP a task

NT Correspondent

Bengaluru: The Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP) have asked the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to replace 427 unscientific road bumps in the city. Along with this, they have also identified many more issues in the city that curb the smooth flow of traffic.According to the BTP statistics, garbage dumping sites have been identified on 55 roads across the city.

Construction materials that are left stranded have been spotted on 84 roads. They have also noted that BWSSB has left work materials at 36 places and 186 small shops encroachments have sprung up on footpaths.

Special Commissioner of Police (Traffic) M A Saleem has said, “A total of 427 unscientific road bumps have been identified by traffic police in various parts of the city. The unscientific speed breakers are causing danger to drivers and slowing down the traffic.” He further explained,

“Similarly, we have identified other aspects related to infrastructure. These include potholes, small shops on footpaths, garbage on roads, BWSSB pipes on roads and footpaths, construction materials left intact on roads and inadequate asphalting, which affect traffic flow.”

“High mast lights should be installed at a total of 330 junctions in the city. Street lights are inoperative in 76 places. Various roads in the city need installing lights to facilitate the movement of vehicles and reduce the chances of road accidents. 1,342 potholes have also been identified. We are constantly meeting with the officials of various government agencies in this regard. Solving all these issues will help manage traffic better,” he added.

Changing unscientific road bumps: BBMP “We have received details on the unscientific speed breaks within the city. Now, unscientifically constructed road bumps are being removed, and two to three sets of rumble strips are being laid. The work has already started in some places,” BBMP Chief Engineer BS Prahlad has said.