<p>Bengaluru: Residents of <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/hbr-layout">HBR Layout’s</a> 5th Block are raising concerns over the poor upkeep of a recently white-topped road, which has quickly fallen into disrepair.</p>.<p>The 200-meter stretch behind the Biodiversity Park on 1st Cross has become an eyesore due to encroachments by garages and garbage accumulation under parked vehicles. This has led to mosquito breeding, posing health risks, and created congestion, making it difficult for residents to navigate the area, either by vehicle or on foot.</p>.<p>Residents initially welcomed the white-topping project, but were dismayed when another stretch, the Outer Ring Road (ORR) to Lingarajapuram, began undergoing similar work. The ongoing construction has blocked access points for HBR Layout residents, forcing them to endure prolonged inconvenience.</p>.Karnataka High Court dismisses petition against Peripheral Ring Road-II.<p><strong>Community speaks out</strong></p>.<p>The HBR Residents’ Forum said white-topping alone is not the solution to Bengaluru’s infrastructure woes. The forum cited issues like poor drainage systems and substandard construction materials as key concerns.</p>.<p>Sreenivas Govindaraj, a local resident of over two decades, expressed frustration, saying, "The white-topping process severely restricts our movements, and the poor maintenance afterward is deeply disappointing."</p>.<p>He also highlighted issues with newly designed stormwater drain chambers. "Without regular maintenance, these drains will clog, leading to flooding during monsoons, defeating their purpose," he warned.</p>.<p><strong>Safety risks</strong></p>.<p>Sasi Nair, another resident, pointed out the lack of footpaths along the stretch, compounded by chemical-laden wastewater flowing onto the road. "This poses health risks and endangers senior citizen pedestrians," he said.</p>.<p>Vikram Mailar Vijay advocated for asphalt roads over white-topped ones in residential areas. "Asphalt can be laid quickly, causing less disruption, and offers better surface friction, especially in wet conditions. It also absorbs sound, making it quieter for neighbourhoods," he explained.</p>.<p><strong>‘All complaints will be addressed’</strong></p>.<p>A senior BBMP official acknowledged the residents' complaints, stating that roadworks require coordination across multiple government agencies. "All complaints will be addressed and resolved at the earliest," the official assured.</p>
<p>Bengaluru: Residents of <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/hbr-layout">HBR Layout’s</a> 5th Block are raising concerns over the poor upkeep of a recently white-topped road, which has quickly fallen into disrepair.</p>.<p>The 200-meter stretch behind the Biodiversity Park on 1st Cross has become an eyesore due to encroachments by garages and garbage accumulation under parked vehicles. This has led to mosquito breeding, posing health risks, and created congestion, making it difficult for residents to navigate the area, either by vehicle or on foot.</p>.<p>Residents initially welcomed the white-topping project, but were dismayed when another stretch, the Outer Ring Road (ORR) to Lingarajapuram, began undergoing similar work. The ongoing construction has blocked access points for HBR Layout residents, forcing them to endure prolonged inconvenience.</p>.Karnataka High Court dismisses petition against Peripheral Ring Road-II.<p><strong>Community speaks out</strong></p>.<p>The HBR Residents’ Forum said white-topping alone is not the solution to Bengaluru’s infrastructure woes. The forum cited issues like poor drainage systems and substandard construction materials as key concerns.</p>.<p>Sreenivas Govindaraj, a local resident of over two decades, expressed frustration, saying, "The white-topping process severely restricts our movements, and the poor maintenance afterward is deeply disappointing."</p>.<p>He also highlighted issues with newly designed stormwater drain chambers. "Without regular maintenance, these drains will clog, leading to flooding during monsoons, defeating their purpose," he warned.</p>.<p><strong>Safety risks</strong></p>.<p>Sasi Nair, another resident, pointed out the lack of footpaths along the stretch, compounded by chemical-laden wastewater flowing onto the road. "This poses health risks and endangers senior citizen pedestrians," he said.</p>.<p>Vikram Mailar Vijay advocated for asphalt roads over white-topped ones in residential areas. "Asphalt can be laid quickly, causing less disruption, and offers better surface friction, especially in wet conditions. It also absorbs sound, making it quieter for neighbourhoods," he explained.</p>.<p><strong>‘All complaints will be addressed’</strong></p>.<p>A senior BBMP official acknowledged the residents' complaints, stating that roadworks require coordination across multiple government agencies. "All complaints will be addressed and resolved at the earliest," the official assured.</p>