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Written By Arun - 5 November, 2008

Traffic Bangalore BBMP Analysis Basavanagudi Transportation Infrastructure Flyovers and underpasses Tagore Circle

[Promoted from a comment on "... End of Gandhi Bazaar?"]

Thanks Praveen/Srinidhi/Vasant. Apparently some 80 odd trees have been marked for cutting (substantial increase from the previous numbers in 2007). Praveen – though that Gulmohar is not marked as of now, but eventually it will chopped as all the trees on GB Mn Road will obstruct the fast moving traffic from BP Wadia Road towards RK Ashram. I do not have a diagram, but as per the press release done on 01-May-07, this starts opposite Police Station and end in front of the Post Office; such a bad design as this would cut off Police Station Road from K R Road and bring all the traffic on to Market Road, which is purely residential.

I had a chat with Mr.Yellappa Reddy yesterday on this. I told him that this is sheer waste of money and would solve no problem as Netkallappa Circle and National College Junction which are only few hundred meters away will get clogged, thus shifting the chaos by only few hundred meters. Also told him that Gandhi Bazaar Mn Road will become a road only for vehicles and shopping will be eventually discouraged. 

I did mention to him about the alternatives available to which he suggested that a presentation be made to the Committee. He has suggested that with the help of engineers we make a presentation to the committee. Accordingly the Committee would decide whether to give permission or not. 

Now, I need help from members of the group, engineers especially to design the alternatives and present the same to the Committee. Request help from members of the Group. I do remember a plan was posted on Koramangala main road. May be on similar lines! We could certainly meet during this week or towards weekend to take things forward. Please call me at 99026 40404. 

COMMENTS

Happy to help

asj - 5 November, 2008 - 13:48

I am happy to pitch in my two pennies worth, but given that I do not have first hand knowledge of the current layout, a basic map and some pics along with what they intend to do will help. More importantly someone ought to make a written representation asking for a pause in these destructive unhelpful plans immediately. Otherwise while we brainstorm, they will mow down all remaining few natural assets of the city. ASJ

Killing Basavanagudi the concrete way

namma_nadu - 5 November, 2008 - 13:49

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Demand to put a stop to it

asj - 5 November, 2008 - 14:45

I just checked the BDA website, the information on projects is rudimentry. Not one project is justified by way of traffic counts (peak and non-peak times), detailed maps and no effort seems to be in place to carry out a public consultation. There is no evidence from anywhere in the country that anything is gained in the long run from these stupid flyovers and under-passes by-passing junctions. One would hope there is some evidence, but you find nothing. I was reading about the Bellary road / Hebbal related projects - first they make all these contraptions, then because they don't work, they come back and widen the roads again. Its mindless and right now it seems endless. Knowing how these people work, they will probably respond only to a court stay order or people taking to streets (now that the elections are round the corner next year, this will be a perfect time). ASJ

Map of the place in question

silkboard - 5 November, 2008 - 17:05

Here is the traffic diversion press release on TOI

And this is the map of the area in question. the blue vertical line is how the underpass is going to be (my guess, based on what Arun is saying)

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more info

do-it-yourself - 5 November, 2008 - 14:53

Completely agree with asj. Please post more info or let us meet.

I would hate to see the road on which my grandfather, who along with 'Masti' took leisurely walks and quipped that the 'chattri' was not for protection from the sun or rain but crow droppings, not be there for my son to experience and enjoy.

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