The Outer Ring Road Companies Association (ORRCA) has penned an open letter to Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, expressing concern over the unmet promises to address traffic congestion on the Outer Ring Road (ORR) in Bengaluru. The association reminded Shivakumar that the 100-day deadline he set for finding solutions has elapsed without tangible results.
In a letter dated January 18, ORRCA highlighted the lack of progress in resolving traffic issues and improving first- and last-mile connectivity, roads, and footpaths along the ORR. Despite efforts initiated since Shivakumar’s visit in October last year, the promised solutions seem elusive.
Shivakumar had urged ORR stakeholders to present viable solutions within the 100-day timeframe during his visit. However, the association noted that only minimal progress has been made, leaving residents and businesses along the ORR grappling with persistent infrastructure challenges.
The association, representing IT companies and tech parks along the ORR, expressed concerns about the increasing traffic delays and congestion, exacerbated by the return of employees to offices in IT companies and ongoing Metro construction narrowing main and service roads.
ORRCA reiterated its commitment to supporting Shivakumar’s vision and eagerly anticipates his visit in January, as promised, to provide a detailed progress report and discuss pending activities. The association outlined key focus areas that include Deputy CM’s intervention, renovation of arterial roads, addressing issues like potholes, footpaths, and bus stops, tackling illegal parking and encroachments, implementing effective traffic management and surveillance, and emphasizing on ORR Metro and first- and last-mile connectivity.
ORRCA urged continuous investment in public transport and shared mobility solutions to alleviate the growing challenges faced by commuters and businesses along the Outer Ring Road. As the association awaits the Deputy CM’s visit, the spotlight remains on finding comprehensive solutions to ease the traffic woes plaguing the vital transportation corridor.
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