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Authorities in Bengaluru have announced a new traffic management plan aimed at improving pedestrian safety and reducing congestion. The proposal includes building 101 skywalks at major junctions to allow pedestrians to cross busy roads safely and avoid conflicts with vehicles. Officials have also relocated 103 poorly positioned bus stops to streamline public transport movement and reduce bottlenecks on key roads. In addition, 137 waterlogging-prone locations across the city have been identified for urgent drainage repairs ahead of the monsoon season. The initiatives will be incorporated into the upcoming budget of the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA). Officials said these measures form part of a broader effort to improve traffic flow, urban mobility and civic infrastructure in the rapidly growing city.
Authorities in Bengaluru have unveiled a comprehensive traffic management plan aimed at easing congestion and improving pedestrian safety in the city. The initiative includes the construction of 101 skywalks at key traffic junctions, relocation of poorly planned bus stops, and infrastructure repairs to address waterlogging problems. Advertisement
The proposed skywalks are intended to provide safe pedestrian crossings at busy intersections, where heavy vehicular traffic often makes it difficult for people to cross roads. By separating pedestrian movement from road traffic, officials expect the skywalks to reduce accidents and improve traffic flow across major corridors.
Another major component of the plan involves the relocation of 103 bus stops that were earlier positioned without adequate planning. These stops had often caused congestion as buses halted directly on main roads or at poorly designed bays. Authorities believe the relocation will create a smoother interface between public transport and other vehicles, helping reduce traffic bottlenecks in high-traffic areas.
The city administration has also identified 137 locations prone to severe waterlogging during heavy rainfall. Repairs and drainage improvements will be undertaken at these sites to prevent flooding and traffic disruptions, particularly during the upcoming monsoon season. In some areas such as Yelahanka and Sindhoor Choultry, officials plan to use advanced pipe-pushing technology to accelerate drainage construction work.
According to Greater Bengaluru Authority Chief Commissioner M. Maheshwar Rao, these proposals will be included in the authority's forthcoming budget, with financial provisions being created to implement the projects. The goal is to deliver visible improvements in traffic management and urban infrastructure over the coming months.
Alongside infrastructure improvements, the civic body has announced a reward-and-penalty system to discourage garbage burning, offering 250 to citizens who report such incidents. Officials say the initiative will encourage public participation in maintaining environmental standards across the city.
The combined measures skywalk construction, bus stop relocation, drainage upgrades and environmental monitoring form part of a broader effort to improve urban mobility and livability in Bengaluru, one of India's fastest-growing metropolitan areas.
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