Bangalore Roads

Bangalore roads have the best of both worlds. There are good wide roads like the M.G.road, 80 feet road of indiranagar etc. At the same time there are thousands of pathetic roads with lots of potholes, uncovered drainages, non-standard speed breakers and the list never ends. Though government has taken initiative in building Ring-Roads and express ways, I don’t see any initiative in maintaining these nice roads.

Over the past few years Bangalore real-estate has become the mantra for a profitable business. Along with it comes a list of woes for the city.

Trucks carrying construction materials and debris are choking the streets of Bangalore. They are the main culprits who spoil the city roads. These trucks spill sand, stone granules and building debris all along the road. When other vehicles go over these, they spoil the tar layer and in turn create pot holes. Only the government can solve this problem. They should make strict rules wherein trucks carrying building materials should be covered. Any trucks spilling debris shoud be fined heavily. Truck tyres should be cleaned before leaving the construction site.

Many countries follow this practice. Singapore is an good example for this. In any construction site, a person is put in charge near the gate to clean the truck wheels properly and then allow it go outside.



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