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Bengaluru Braces for Road Closures as City Announces Massive Infrastructure Overhaul

Bengaluru, October 22, 2025 – Commuters in Bengaluru can expect significant disruptions in the coming months as the city embarks on a massive road development project. Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced on Monday a ₹4,000 crore plan to white-top 500 km of roads across the city.

Speaking at the inauguration of road development work in Gandhinagar, Shivakumar highlighted the extensive road network in Bengaluru and the ongoing efforts to improve it. “White topping roads last for about 25 to 30 years,” he stated, noting that significant investments are already underway for white-topping and black-topping existing roads.

In addition to road improvements, the government is pushing forward with the Bangalore Business Corridor (BBC), a 117-km long project. Shivakumar emphasized the government’s commitment to fair compensation for farmers affected by the corridor’s construction, promising three times the standard compensation in addition to Transferable Development Rights (TDR) or Floor Area Ratio (FAR).

Shivakumar also criticized the lack of financial support from the central government, noting that he had requested ₹1.5 lakh crore from Prime Minister Modi for city development but has yet to receive a response. He further criticized the current BJP MPs from Bengaluru, saying they have brought no grants to the state, contrasting this with the grant received during the tenure of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

Addressing the persistent problem of potholes, Shivakumar claimed that over 10,000 potholes had been filled. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, also present at the event, instructed authorities to ensure all potholes are addressed within one week. He spoke about the importance of maintaining the unique character of older areas like Chickpet, praising the decision to modernize rather than widen the roads.

The road development project in Gandhinagar Constituency includes upgrades to power, water, and drainage systems, as well as rainwater harvesting infrastructure and parking bays, with an investment of ₹58.44 crore.

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