<p>Bengaluru: Four delayed infrastructure projects in Bengaluru are expected to pick up pace following internal changes at the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP).</p><p>Senior IAS officer Munish Moudgil has been appointed to oversee key projects, including the Ejipura flyover, white-topping of roads and upgrades to high-density corridors (HDC), all of which require coordination across multiple departments.</p><p>In an internal circular dated September 9, BBMP Chief Commissioner Tushar Girinath announced administrative changes aimed at expediting the completion of these projects, following a directive from Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar dated August 27.</p>.Finally, BBMP to build underpass at Hope Farm Junction .<p>The Ejipura-Kendriya Sadan flyover, which began in 2017, had stalled until early this year and became the subject of ridicule on social media. Despite the BBMP’s renewed efforts, including hiring a new contractor, the project has already missed its 15-month deadline.</p><p>The civic body has also launched a project to white-top 134 roads at an estimated cost of Rs 1,600 crore. This initiative, divided between two BBMP departments, requires coordination with the traffic police, Bescom and BWSSB for timely completion.</p><p>The high-density corridor project, which aims to upgrade major roads like Ballari Road and Outer Ring Road at a cost of Rs 273 crore, also faces similar coordination challenges.</p>.<p>The fourth project focuses on improving last-mile connectivity to metro stations, with designs developed in collaboration with the World Resources Institute (WRI) India. The BBMP has allocated Rs 90 crore for this work.</p><p>Due to Moudgil's successful track record in increasing the BBMP's revenue as special commissioner of revenue, Shivakumar recommended him to oversee these infrastructure projects.</p><p>Moudgil will continue to lead the revenue division while also serving as the nodal officer to monitor progress and provide guidance to engineers and contractors, as outlined in the circular.</p>
<p>Bengaluru: Four delayed infrastructure projects in Bengaluru are expected to pick up pace following internal changes at the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP).</p><p>Senior IAS officer Munish Moudgil has been appointed to oversee key projects, including the Ejipura flyover, white-topping of roads and upgrades to high-density corridors (HDC), all of which require coordination across multiple departments.</p><p>In an internal circular dated September 9, BBMP Chief Commissioner Tushar Girinath announced administrative changes aimed at expediting the completion of these projects, following a directive from Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar dated August 27.</p>.Finally, BBMP to build underpass at Hope Farm Junction .<p>The Ejipura-Kendriya Sadan flyover, which began in 2017, had stalled until early this year and became the subject of ridicule on social media. Despite the BBMP’s renewed efforts, including hiring a new contractor, the project has already missed its 15-month deadline.</p><p>The civic body has also launched a project to white-top 134 roads at an estimated cost of Rs 1,600 crore. This initiative, divided between two BBMP departments, requires coordination with the traffic police, Bescom and BWSSB for timely completion.</p><p>The high-density corridor project, which aims to upgrade major roads like Ballari Road and Outer Ring Road at a cost of Rs 273 crore, also faces similar coordination challenges.</p>.<p>The fourth project focuses on improving last-mile connectivity to metro stations, with designs developed in collaboration with the World Resources Institute (WRI) India. The BBMP has allocated Rs 90 crore for this work.</p><p>Due to Moudgil's successful track record in increasing the BBMP's revenue as special commissioner of revenue, Shivakumar recommended him to oversee these infrastructure projects.</p><p>Moudgil will continue to lead the revenue division while also serving as the nodal officer to monitor progress and provide guidance to engineers and contractors, as outlined in the circular.</p>