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Clement Jayakumar, a member of the Mahadevapura task force, revealed that the bridge was initially scheduled to be completed within three months. However, it has now been more than a year since the construction began, and the project remains unfinished.
This step by the traffic police has received a mixed reaction on social media. While some say that naming and shaming the employees will knock some sense into people to drive safely, others say that this is just an extra burden for the cops and companies. Some residents also compared it to the initiatives taken by the police in other cities
Water lettuce, a floating aquatic plant, had taken over the lake, affecting its health and causing harm to aquatic life. Recognising the severity of the issue, the Mahadevapura Task Force (MTF) for the Environment and the Kannamangala Panchayat teamed up to find a solution.
Chroma Road, an alternative route parallel to the Panathur main road, is crucial for reaching the outer ring road and easing traffic at Panathur RUB. However, this route often floods during rains, rendering it impassable. The Mahadevpura Task Force (MTF) suggests avoiding it during the rainy season and opting for it in drier months. Commuters diverted to Panathur RUB because the flooded Chroma vent encountered heavy congestion.
However, he also questioned the feasibility of monitoring the Chroma road vent. He said, “Yesterday could have been another KR circle, but closing down the vent might not be feasible. Officials are not always monitoring the scenario. Traffic officials usually monitor but are not provided with the proper gear to man such areas.