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HomeInfrastructure

Infrastructure

The state of roads, public buildings and other physical infrastructure in Bengaluru, public infrastructure projects, budgets and maintenance plans that impact the daily lives of citizens.

Metro construction debris on Old Madras Road
Infrastructure

Webinar alert: Living with Metro construction — addressing safety concerns

January 21, 2023 News Desk

Namma Metro can be a safe, clean and sustainable mode of transport, but how much importance is given to safety during its construction?

BESCOM workers carrying out maintenence work in Vyalikaval, Bengaluru, with the locality residents looking on
Infrastructure

How renewable energy production can affect what you pay for power in Bengaluru

January 19, 2023 Pragathi Ravi

There have been reports of industries reducing costs by sourcing renewable energy. But will this seep all the way down to the household level?

Tree felling exercise underway to widen Bellary Road
Infrastructure

In photos: Age-old trees felled for Bellary road widening

January 17, 2023 Pragathi Ravi

BBMP’s decision to fell nearly 54 trees in front of Palace Grounds to widen Bellary road has drawn the ire of citizens and environmentalists.

Construction site at Kerekodi Underpass
Infrastructure

The ups and downs of Outer Ring Road: The purpose of infrastructure

December 27, 2022 Namrata Narendra

Flyovers and underpasses cannot be seen as isolated projects and must be viewed as a part of the overall road network in Bengaluru.

An elevated view of Outer Ring Road (ORR)
Infrastructure

The ups and downs of Outer Ring Road: Contradictions in infrastructural planning

December 23, 2022 Namrata Narendra

The KEB junction flyover and the Dr Muthuraj junction underpass will not align with the elevated metro line at Kerekodi junction.

A view Outer Ring Road at night
Infrastructure

The ups and downs of Outer Ring Road: A view through the years

December 20, 2022 Namrata Narendra

ORR, built to ease traffic congestion in Bengaluru, is ironically responsible for creating the biggest traffic jams in the city.

Young athletes train at Kanteerava Stadium
Infrastructure

State-run sports facilities in Bengaluru inadequate, private academies too expensive

December 7, 2022 Sherin Sunny

Even the reputed Kanteerava Stadium lacks basic facilities like proper drinking water and clean toilets, despite repeated complaints.

An apartment complex in Bengaluru.
Infrastructure

How to keep your apartment safe during monsoon: A checklist

November 21, 2022 Prashant Karkare and Sandhya Bhat

With rain-related disasters on the rise, a pre-monsoon safety plan helps apartments stay prepared to face the hazards of the monsoon season.

Potholes in Yelanahalli Road, Bengaluru
Infrastructure

Event Announcement: What will it take to make Bengaluru roads free of potholes?

November 17, 2022 News Desk

Whilst deadlines come and go, the pothole problem remains. Join us as we discuss how to fix the recurring menace of potholes on Bengaluru roads?

Elevated metro corridor and flyover in Nayandahalli in Bangalore
Infrastructure

Cities must focus on disaster resilient infrastructure in the era of climate change

September 19, 2022 Pragathi Ravi

Making disaster resilient infrastructure and planning a part of the city’s development plans can mitigate the impact of disasters in urban areas.

An under-construction portion of the Bengaluru Metro
Infrastructure

Explainer: Know your rights if BMRCL wants your land or home to make way for the Metro

September 9, 2022 Pragathi Ravi

An explainer on BMRCL’s resettlement plans which include cost of land acquisition, compensation and rehabilitation packages.

namma bengaluru-metro-station
Infrastructure

Namma Metro has only worsened Bengaluru’s traffic congestion and air quality

September 8, 2022 Bhakti G

Namma Metro was touted to be a sustainable green public transport option, but it has only added to congestion and poor air quality.

Well lit houses in an apartment complex
Infrastructure

Why you should pay attention to “home inspection” during property handover

August 24, 2022 Uday Simha Prakash and R Suresha

Home buyers often find issues in their property after builder handover, like electrical malfunctions. Here’s how a formal home inspection can help.

Encroached footpaths on road leading to Siddapura Road Junction from NIMHANS. Pic: The Footpath Initiative
Infrastructure

Road safety: Audit reveals BBMP roads most hazardous, with 19-20 hazards per km

August 3, 2022 E P Nivedita and Monali Phadtare

Even during the 2020 lockdown, targets for reduction in fatal accidents, as compared to 2015 figures, were not realised.

cctv surveillance by bengaluru city police
Infrastructure

Police to get massive surveillance project to make Bengaluru a ‘Safe City’ for women

July 29, 2022 Navya P K

The tender document gives a tentative list of 2744 locations, mainly traffic junctions, markets, and transport hubs, for installing 7500 CCTV cameras.

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