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Bengaluru's Sanjaynagar Main Road nears completion as footpath concerns linger
Infrastructure work on Sanjaynagar Main Road in Bengaluru is set for completion by the end of November, though residents continue to grapple with inadequate footpath conditions along the stretch.
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The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has indicated that ongoing construction work on Sanjaynagar Main Road will be finished by November-end, marking progress on the long-delayed project that has disrupted commuter traffic and pedestrian movement in the area.
While the main road rehabilitation effort advances toward its deadline, the lack of proper pedestrian infrastructure remains a persistent issue for residents navigating the busy commercial corridor. Footpath conditions along the stretch have deteriorated, forcing walkers and daily commuters to compete for space with vehicular traffic.
The project's completion timeline, if met, would provide relief to the large number of residents and businesses dependent on Sanjaynagar Main Road. However, local stakeholders have raised concerns about whether the GBA's infrastructure plans adequately address the pedestrian safety and accessibility issues that have surfaced during the construction phase.
The delay in addressing footpath rehabilitation alongside the main road work has highlighted gaps in comprehensive urban planning for the rapidly expanding area. Residents have called for the authorities to prioritise pedestrian safety measures once the main construction concludes.