Residents of S K Garden in Bengaluru have sought urgent action on dangerous roads, blocked footpaths, Metro construction debris, garbage and inadequate street lighting, saying the conditions have forced pedestrians to share carriageways with moving traffic. A representation submitted to the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) and Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) identifies several stretches that residents say have remained unsafe for three to four years.
The complaint, submitted by resident Nauman Ahmed, seeks road repairs and resurfacing, removal of construction debris, restoration of footpaths, installation of streetlights and clearance of garbage. Ahmed has also warned that residents may approach the Karnataka High Court if the issues are not addressed. The representation asks the authorities to acknowledge the complaint and provide a timeline for the proposed work.
The roads identified include Netaji Road and Pottery Road, as well as the main road linking Pottery Town Road, Wahab Garden Road and S K Garden Road towards Chinappa Garden. According to the representation, Netaji Road is in a damaged and incomplete condition, with exposed steel rods and deep pits posing risks to motorists and pedestrians.
Pottery Road has allegedly deteriorated following Metro construction activity and the movement of heavy vehicles used for loading and unloading. The complaint states that potholes are spread across the affected roads, with some stretches having between 10 and 20 potholes within every 10 feet. Vehicles are reportedly forced to swerve around the pits, increasing the risk of collisions and falls.
The representation says the danger becomes more pronounced during the monsoon, when rainwater collects in potholes and conceals their depth. Inadequate street lighting further reduces visibility, particularly for people travelling after dark.
Residents have also alleged that Metro construction debris has not been cleared from roadsides and footpaths. Together with waste and encroachments, the obstructions have left pedestrians—including children and senior citizens—with little option but to walk on the carriageway. The complaint says that commuting to work and taking children to school have become increasingly unsafe.
Ahmed has additionally sought the removal of banners near Kavitha Nilaya and an inspection of a canal for possible obstruction. Photographs documenting the reported conditions were submitted as annexures to the representation.
The complaint places responsibility for the immediate response across the civic and Metro authorities because the reported problems involve road maintenance, footpath access, waste clearance, lighting and construction-related debris. The next stated step is for the GBA and BMRCL to acknowledge the representation and indicate when the requested repairs, clearance and inspections will be carried out.
