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Written By Photoyogi - 29 October, 2008

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Finally The CBI Jn seems to be open to public, Not sure if some lessons have been learnt... There is no tar on the road still! Its got this "super rubble" finish that tests out vehicle road fitness!!!

Or Probably BDA Jn flyover construction taught BBMP that any amount of compression using vibra-rollers are not as good as actual traffic! So now, as the traffic "rolls" over the junction and we already see certain areas showing resemblances to the Moon! Wonder why we should have the Chandrayan just come to CBI Jn! Please wait i will put up some more updates on this. PhotoYogi

COMMENTS

Right idea may be not right execution

idontspam - 30 October, 2008 - 10:40

Let me rephrase what i said improperly. They had the right idea for this strech to make it signal free. They were right only in that thought. I cant say the same about methods used and the implementation. In that I would concur with all your comments on the same.

bad approach to bldg roads

blrsri - 29 October, 2008 - 06:46

We have seen many infra companies doing a very good job in laying roads..including l&T. All it needs is the right approach to lay roads.. one possible explanation for BDA doing this is to open the road for traffic early and reduce congestion! but inturn help the tyre seller cartel! :P btw videos are that much better!

Why a magic box?

asj - 29 October, 2008 - 12:11

Seeing the layout using google maps and sat imagery I just fail to understand why there was a need for a magic box? ASJ

It's a high volume national highway !

kbsyed61 - 29 October, 2008 - 15:42

Doc, This magic Box at CBI junction is a much needed help for the people who live in the vicinity. The Magic box is at the width of the National Highway -7 (connecting B'lore & Hyderabad) and it is also the major connectivity road to new airport. This road carries lot of heavy traffic and now added airport traffic. There is a justification for Magic Box on this particular junction. The question is whether this has been done the right way by taking care of the ped Xings? For better perspective go thru' this thread: CBI junction Magic Box Syed

Having a one man show run bangalore is proving costly

mcadambi - 31 October, 2008 - 06:22

Having a one man show running the lives of 8 million people and growing is proving very costly for bangalore. The sooner we have an elected council in place, the better! Atleast people blogging here can interact with the councillors when approving such road designs.

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