HSR Layout Sector 2, Bangalore

The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) plans to declare approximately 1,500 km of arterial, sub-arterial, and major roads as non-vending zones to ensure clear pedestrian pathways. Vendors will be allowed to operate on other roads if they do not obstruct pedestrian movement.

Haralur Main Road in Bengaluru continues to pose serious safety risks for commuters due to numerous potholes and poorly maintained stretches, turning daily travel into an 'extreme sport.' Residents have also flagged recurring drainage issues, with an uncovered stormwater drain frequently clogged by plastic waste, causing waterlogging.

Bengaluru's five-century-old stormwater drain network (Rajakaluve) remains a viable solution for flood prevention, provided encroachments and fragmentation are addressed. The historical network, designed to link the city's tanks, is currently being narrowed by urban development, leading to waterlogging.

The remaining 3.5-km stretch of Bengaluru's Silk Board double-decker flyover between Silk Board Junction and Ragigudda is expected to become operational by the end of March, subject to final approvals. This project, part of the Namma Metro Yellow Line, aims to improve connectivity between HSR Layout, BTM Layout,,Ragigudda, JP Nagar and Banashankari.

The opening of the second arm of the Ragigudda double-decker flyover, connecting HSR Layout and Electronics City, has been postponed to the end of January 2026. This delay, attributed to heavy traffic and restrictions on work hours, has caused frustration among residents . Once operational, the flyover is expected to significantly ease traffic congestion at the Silk Board junction.