BBMP to commence 150 km white topping project soon: Commissioner

Bengaluru, NT Bureau: The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) is set to launch the White Topping project across the city, as per Chief Commissioner Tushar Giri Nath's instructions to officials.

Speaking at an inter-departmental coordination meeting held at the Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Limited (BSWWML) office, Tushar Giri Nath outlined that the project will be executed in 15 phases. Of these, 13 phases have been finalised and work orders have been issued to contractors.

Traffic route changes will be necessary in areas where the White Topping project is implemented. Coordination with the traffic police is essential to ensure the project is completed within the timeline without causing traffic disruptions. The work will be carried out in phases to maintain smooth traffic flow.

Chief Engineer Prahlad announced that approximately 150 km of roads in the city will undergo White Topping. The roads include Jayamahal Main Road to Tagore Circle via Matadahalli Radhakrishna Theater, Sanjayanagara Main Road from Bellary Road to ORR connecting Bhadrappa layout, Sulthanpalya Main Road from Dinnur Road to V Nagenahalli Main Road, Netaji road from Bamboo Bazar circle to Tannery road RUB, Cubbon road from Minsq square to Dickenson road, Tannery Road from Doddi circle to Venkateshpura circle, Hennur 80 ft Main Road from Hennur Junction ORR to Lingarajapura Flyover and so on.

Traffic police officials have been requested to identify alternative routes in affected areas. The project will proceed day and night.