Whitefield residents demand safety on Soukya Road after fatal accidents

Residents of Whitefield in Bengaluru are demanding speed breakers and safety barriers on Soukya Road, citing frequent accidents caused by overspeeding heavy vehicles and poor road conditions. The nearly five-kilometre stretch between Thirumalashettihalli police station and Kanekal Cross has seen two fatal accidents in the past three weeks, including the death of a young man from a local apartment. Residents report that the situation has worsened in the last two months due to traffic diversions that have increased heavy commercial vehicle movement on the road.

Despite requests for speed breakers for about a year, government officials told residents it was not possible as the road is part of a highway. After a recent fatal accident, authorities agreed to allow safety barricades, which a builder is now arranging. Residents also highlighted the lack of streetlights, footpaths, CCTV cameras and signboards. A police officer from the Thirumalashettihalli station said the department is looking into precautionary measures to prevent future accidents.