BNCC Reviews Road Widening, TDR Progress and Monsoon Preparedness

The Bengaluru North City Corporation (BNCC) conducted a high-level review meeting to assess road widening, TDR issuance, and infrastructure readiness ahead of the monsoon, with directives issued to prevent waterlogging and ensure timely completion of ongoing works.

Key Details:

• Review meeting chaired by BNCC Commissioner Sri Pommala Sunil Kumar on March 24

• Progress assessed under the ‘Suraksha-75’ initiative covering 16 junctions

• 9 junction works to be expedited, excluding those delayed by Metro and flyover works

• Instructions issued to identify and fix waterlogging-prone locations before monsoon

• Focus on ensuring smooth traffic flow at major junctions

• Pilot implementation of innovative footpath designs with plans for wider replication

• Emphasis on completing all works within timelines to avoid monsoon-related incidents

• Directive to ensure minimal public inconvenience during infrastructure works

Road Widening & TDR Updates:

• Delays noted in issuance of Transferable Development Rights (TDR) despite completed works

• अधिकारियों instructed to expedite TDR processing

• Legal hurdles to be resolved for faster approvals

Meeting Participants:

• Additional Commissioner (Development), Joint Commissioners

• Chief Engineers, Superintending Engineers

• Officials from B-SMILE, Traffic Police, consultants, and engineering teams

Important Date:

• March 24, 2026 (Meeting Date)