A user on the microblogging platform X has brought attention to critical infrastructure shortcomings along Bengaluru’s Outer Ring Road–Sarjapur Road stretch. The detailed post outlines serious concerns regarding the area’s development, sparking a conversation about the city’s urban planning.
According to the post, within a 5-kilometer radius, there is a complete absence of compliance with the Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) for road networks. Furthermore, it’s stated that approximately 60 kilometers of planned CDP roads remain undeveloped, deviating from the city’s master plan. The user also identified a critical lack of proper street grids in key neighborhoods such as HSR Layout, Haralur, Kasavanahalli, Doddakannelli, and Carmelaram – areas that have experienced rapid real estate development in the last decade.
The user summarized the issues with:
- Zero CDP Road Compliance: Within a 5 km radius.
- Undeveloped Road Network: 60 km of CDP roads not built according to the master plan.
- Lack of Street Grids: Absent across HSR Layout, Haralur, Kasavanahalli, Doddakannelli, and Carmelaram.
Social Media Reactions
The post resonated with many residents, prompting several responses:
- One user questioned the possibility of completing the road network, given the extensive development already in place, which might make land acquisition for new roads difficult.
- Another highlighted a specific issue where an apartment complex allegedly encroached on a road connecting HSR to Haralur, causing daily traffic problems. They also pointed out how a large complex was permitted despite narrow roads, contributing to congestion.
- A third user expressed frustration over unchecked land-filling by builders, which they believe is altering the topography and water flow, leading to annual flooding in the area, in addition to the poor road conditions.
