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One of Bengaluru’s largest IT parks struggles with pathetic roads, sparks outrage among residents. Watch

A viral video highlights the poor condition of roads near Bengaluru's IT parks, prompting criticism of the Bengaluru's infrastructure.

Published on: Mar 26, 2025, 10:40:57 IST
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A viral video on social media has reignited concerns about Bengaluru’s crumbling infrastructure, particularly in the city’s tech corridors.

The footage captures pedestrians walking through a poorly maintained stretch. (X/@_Ashwatthama_)
The footage captures pedestrians walking through a poorly maintained stretch. (X/@_Ashwatthama_)

The video, shared by a resident, captures commuters navigating a dusty, uneven road near EcoSpace, one of Bengaluru’s largest IT parks along Outer Ring Road.

The footage captures pedestrians walking through a poorly maintained stretch, with vehicles kicking up dust in the air, while visible Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL) construction work continues in the background.

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The video has triggered mixed reactions from X users, with some expressing disappointment over the state of Bengaluru’s infrastructure. "I was under the impression that DK Shivakumar would fix Bengaluru’s roads, but there’s been no progress," one user commented. Another questioned the feasibility of maintaining cleanliness amid large-scale construction projects: "Who is responsible for maintaining roads during construction? How can you keep it clean when such a massive project is underway?"

Others compared the deteriorating conditions to underdeveloped areas. "This feels like a dusty Bihar backroad. What have these jokers done to Bengaluru’s vibe?" one user wrote. Another pointed out systemic flaws, stating, "Bengaluru has always had poor road maintenance and city planning. The government is investing heavily in infrastructure, but progress will take time. The growing IT workforce is another challenge. Maybe work-from-home is the only solution."

The outcry comes amid mounting criticism of Bengaluru’s infrastructure woes, as ongoing metro expansion and roadworks add to commuters’ daily struggles.

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Anagha Deshpande

Anagha Deshpande is Deputy Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times. She is currently part of the news team. Before moving into this role, she worked with the Bengaluru desk, where she extensively covered civic issues, Karnataka politics, infrastructure, and urban governance. Over the past seven years, Anagha has worked across multiple facets of digital journalism, including reporting, editing, and video production. She briefly stepped away from journalism, only to realize that the newsroom is where she has the most fun. Her interests lie in tracking national and state politics, particularly South Indian politics, as well as social issues and public policy. She has previously worked with Deccan Herald, Mid-day, The Federal, and ThePrint, and has lived and worked in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, and Chennai. When she isn't chasing stories, Anagha enjoys long aimless walks, reading, hiking, discovering new teas, and, by her own admission, overthinking almost everything.

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