The New Indian Express 11.08.2010
Risky service road
BANGALORE: The Cox Town flyover was opened for the public recently. The flyover, which has the privilege of taking maximum time for completion, is considered as a boon for motorists from Banaswadi and other areas to reach Ulsoor or Shivajinagar. However, the service roads developed by the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) are not up to the mark.There is a sharp curve on the service road that connects Maruthiseva Nagar from Cook Town. Motorists, especially two-wheeler riders, are vulnerable to accidents, since a portion of the road is full of potholes. ''I use this service road daily to reach Banaswadi from Cook Town. A two-wheeler rider was injured last week when he lost balance due to potholes,'' said Sebastian, a two-wheeler rider from Cook Town.
As if these potholes are not enough, a tree stem poses danger to motorists. No caution board was put up for the benefit of motorists at this spot. ''It will be better if the BBMP takes measures to fill the potholes,'' said N S Ravi, president, Bharathinagar Residents' Welfare Association.
When contacted, Jayashankar Reddy, Executive Engineer, (Maruthiseva Nagar division), BBMP said that he would depute assistant executive engineer for spot inspection. ''I took up the charge recently. I will take measures to fill up the potholes,'' he said.
Meanwhile, Virupaksha, Assistant Executive Engineer, said that the task of filling up of potholes was assigned to Karnataka Land Army. ''I have informed them about the potholes. I expect them to fill up the potholes immediately,'' Virupaksha said.
When contacted, Shashidhar, Assistant Director, Karnataka Land Army said that a few people had complained about the menace of potholes. ''I will visit the spot tomorrow and take measures to fill up the potholes,'' said Shashidhar.
