BBMP announces ₹9.5 crore road, drainage upgrade in Bengaluru's Chickpet: Report

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) is investing ₹9.5 crore to improve road and drainage infrastructure in key areas of the Chickpet constituency.

Published on: Sep 2, 2024, 19:00:05 IST

By Yamini C S

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The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), which is the local civic administrative body governing Bengaluru, has unveiled plans to enhance road infrastructure within the Chickpet assembly constituency, with an investment of approximately ₹9.5 crore.

Work is set to begin soon and is expected to be completed within three months, enhancing connectivity and addressing local drainage issues. (HT File Photo)

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This initiative will focus on upgrading roads and drainage systems in several key areas, including Kalasipalya bus stand, Dharmaraya Swamy temple, Siddapura, Mavalli, and adjacent neighbourhoods, The Times of India reported.

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According to officials from the BBMP, the development will cover various localities such as -

Badamaken, Annipura and the Kalasipalya bus stand in Dharmarayaswamy Temple ward,
Kumabaragundi, Kalasipalya and Parvathipura in SJ Park ward,
Upparahalli, Mavalli and Siddapura in VV Puram ward, and
Arekempanalli, Dayananda Slum and Narayanapura in Hombegowdanagara ward.

The BBMP has already issued a tender for these projects and received numerous bids, the report noted. Contractors have been selected, and work orders are expected to be issued within the coming week. An official spoke to the publication and stated that the construction is set to begin shortly and is anticipated to be completed within the next three months.

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This road improvement effort aims to enhance the quality of infrastructure and address drainage issues in these vital areas, contributing to better connectivity and urban development within the constituency.

The development also comes in the midst of several civic and infrastructure-related works being undertaken in the city, including an announcement by the Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who has given the BBMP a 15-day deadline to address and repair all the potholes in Bengaluru.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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