Progress Review Meeting Held for Development Works in Yelahanka Assembly Constituency

A progress review meeting on ongoing and proposed development works in Yelahanka Assembly Constituency was held at Yelahanka Mini Vidhana Soudha under the joint chairmanship of MLA Shri S.R. Vishwanath and Bengaluru North City Corporation (BNCC) Commissioner Shri Pommala Sunil Kumar.

Key Details:

• Yelahanka Flyover Completion

Officials were instructed to expedite the completion of the Yelahanka Flyover project.

• The MLA directed departments to ensure quality lighting and develop the flyover as a model infrastructure project.

• New Road and Traffic Decongestion Plans

A proposal for a new road connecting Yelahanka Railway Station and Jakkur was discussed.

• Wider roads, underpasses, and additional flyovers were proposed to address future traffic congestion linked to the planned railway terminal expansion.

• Building Regulation Enforcement

Officials were directed not to permit unauthorized construction without approved plans.

• Private institutions were instructed to carry out works only through legal approvals.

• Maintenance of Public Amenities

Review discussions included:

Government buildings

• Community halls

• Swimming pools

• Public toilets

• Other civic infrastructure

• Food Street Development

Plans were discussed for a food court and food street comprising 51 shops.

• Officials were instructed to create a model food street with proper public amenities.

• Lake and Park Development

The MLA appreciated maintenance work at Allalasandra Lake.

• Progress of lakes, parks, and public spaces across the constituency was reviewed.

• Assurance was given regarding funding support for civic development works.

• Streetlight Improvements

Officials were instructed to ensure proper functioning of all streetlights.

• High-quality energy-efficient lighting systems were emphasized.

• BWSSB Coordination

Departments were directed to coordinate during BWSSB road-cutting works to minimize inconvenience to residents.

• Waste Management Enforcement

Strict action was ordered against meat and fish shops disposing waste improperly in vacant sites.

• Officials were instructed to consider cancellation of trade licenses for violations.

• Footpath Clearance

Action was directed against encroachment of footpaths by shopkeepers for parking and other activities.

• Unauthorized Posters and Banners

Officials were instructed to remove illegal posters and banners installed outside designated areas.

• Penalties were ordered against violators, including PGs, shops, and private establishments.