Residents of S K Garden have sought urgent intervention over damaged roads, footpath encroachments, garbage and uncleared Metro construction debris, warning that unsafe conditions are forcing pedestrians to share carriageways with traffic.
A representation submitted to the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) and Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) by resident Nauman Ahmed calls for 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 remain unresolved.
The complaint identifies Netaji Road and Pottery Road, along with the main road connecting Pottery Town Road, Wahab Garden Road and S K Garden Road towards Chinappa Garden, as stretches requiring immediate attention. According to the representation, Netaji Road has remained damaged and incomplete for three to four years, with exposed steel rods and deep pits creating risks for motorists and pedestrians.
Pottery Road, the complaint states, suffered extensive damage after Metro construction activity and the movement of heavy vehicles used for loading and unloading. Residents have alleged that potholes are widespread, with some stretches containing 10 to 20 potholes within every 10 feet. Vehicles are reportedly forced to swerve around the pits, increasing the risk of collisions and falls.
The complaint says the danger becomes greater during the monsoon, when rainwater collects in potholes and conceals their depth. Inadequate street lighting has also been cited as an additional safety concern, particularly for people travelling after dark.
Obstructed footpaths have further reduced safe walking space in the neighbourhood. The representation alleges that construction debris, waste and encroachments have left pedestrians, including children and senior citizens, with no option but to walk on the road alongside moving vehicles.
“Commuting to work and taking children to school have become increasingly unsafe,” Ahmed said in the representation. He also sought removal of banners near Kavitha Nilaya and an inspection of a possible canal obstruction. The complaint asks the authorities to acknowledge the issues and provide a timeline for the proposed work.
Photographs documenting the reported road, footpath and debris conditions were submitted as annexures to the representation. The report does not establish whether GBA or BMRCL has issued a response or committed to a repair schedule.
