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It will soon have escalators, seating areas and traffic islands From escalators to drinking water dispensers and from traffic islands to seating areas, the historic Krishna Rajendra Market, also known as K.R. Market, is getting a facelift. Redevelopment and improvement works have been taken up by Bengaluru Smart City Ltd. (BSCL).
According to BSCL officials, the K.R. Market junction improvement work was taken up in February, while the reconstruction of the dilapidated meat market will be taken up soon.
The junction improvement has been taken up with the objective of ensuring seamless connectivity in the area that witnesses high footfall. The junction is an important one and connects S.J.P. Road, N.R. Road, Avenue Road, Kalasipalya Market and Victoria Hospital.
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CM pulls up officials over delay in infrastructure projects in Bengaluru
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He was upset with slow progress of Smart City projects and road work
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He was upset with slow progress of Smart City projects and road work
Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa, who also holds charge of Bengaluru development, ‘expressed his disappointment over the slow progress of Smart City projects, despite the commencement of monsoon’, according to a statement from the CMO. He reviewed the progress of Smart City, Namma Metro and suburban rail projects in the city on Wednesday.
“Twenty-seven road works are being implemented currently. Piles of mud and craters are seen on both sides of roads. It is a hurdle for people and vehicle movement. Last time, I had personally reviewed implementation of the works. I also gave a priority list and instructions to complete the work within May 31. But, the works have not been implemented. The monsoon has already arrived and is expected
Before the lockdown, air quality was poor due to emissions from vehicles, dust from the ongoing developmental works and construction of buildings, and emission of smoke from some industries. AQI was between 80 and 110 in February 2021, but it had improved in May to 30 and 60.