DK Shivakumar
During an inspection of the project site of the 1.6-km elevated corridor between UAS staff quarters and Mehkri Circle, Shivakumar said improving road connectivity is necessary to manage growing traffic. BDA will spend around Rs 9 crore to repair stretches connecting to Ballari Road, he added. Because they are being implemented by Congress govt, targeting BJP and JD(S), Shivakumar alleged that opposition parties are resisting projects simply.
He said projects aimed at easing traffic congestion were being opposed irrespective of whether govt opted for a tunnel road or an elevated corridor. “They (opposition) have hired a section of people to oppose every project we take up…. they cannot digest our development initiatives,” he said. The CM said Ballari Road stretch will not be completely blocked.
Bengaluru: Chief minister DK Shivakumar Monday hit out at opposition parties for criticising the proposed short tunnel and elevated corridor projects on Ballari Road, alleging that a section of people was being hired to oppose development initiatives taken up by Congress govt. “Even if we take up a tunnel road, we face allegations and criticism. If we take up an elevated corridor, we face the same criticism. Some people are thinking negatively. For traffic movement, either a tunnel or a road project has to be taken up. Can we demolish buildings to create more road space?” he asked. However, goods vehicles will face restrictions during certain hours as work progresses.