BBMP Chief Speeds Up Road Projects in Jakkur SWD Buffer Zone

Fast Summary

• BBMP Chief Commissioner M. Maheshwar Rao has directed officials to expedite road and infrastructure projects in teh Yelahanka Zone, Bengaluru.
• Projects include constructing a new road within the buffer zone of the stormwater drain (SWD) in Jakkur and developing alternative link roads connecting the international airport.
• Rao reviewed works such as a 15m-wide SWD and road from Yelahanka Kogilu Junction to Jakkur Lake, with instructions to assess feasibility for linking this stretch via the nearby BWSSB sewage treatment plant.
• He also demanded revival of an old sacred pond (Kalyani) near Raitha Santhe, garbage clearance along roadsides, and enhancement of amenities like aeration walkways at Jakkur Lake.
• Rao pushed for faster completion of a 2.5 km white-topping project on Raithara Santhe Road (only 500m completed presently) and immediate attention to ramp construction for an ongoing railway overbridge near Jakkur.

Indian Opinion Analysis
The directives issued by BBMP Chief Commissioner M. Maheshwar Rao are significant for improving connectivity in Bengaluru’s rapidly developing yelahanka Zone-a key corridor to Kempegowda International Airport. Accelerating infrastructure growth in this region is highly likely to enhance transportation efficiency while focusing on long-term maintainance solutions such as reviving water bodies and waste management enhances urban sustainability. However, challenges related to land acquisition or technical feasibility surrounding stormwater drain zones could impact implementation timelines. Success will depend on how well different departments coordinate efforts under these detailed plans.

Read more: Published – August 19, 2025 [No images included]