NEWS – BBMP Begins Work to Upgrade 75 Junctions Under ‘Suraksha Mission – 75’

HIGHLIGHTS

• Initiative Name: Suraksha Mission – 75
• Launched By: Announced in the 2023–24 Karnataka State Budget by then CM Basavaraj Bommai.
• Implementing Agency: Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP).
• Objective: To upgrade and make 75 key traffic junctions in Bengaluru safer and more aesthetic.

Project Details

• Estimated Cost: ₹100 crore
• Packages: Divided into 15 work packages
• Deadline: Six months for completion
• Contractors: Work orders have been issued; execution underway (e.g., BHEL junction, Deepanjali Nagar)

Key Features of the Junction Upgrade

• Safety Enhancements:
  • Geometry corrections to improve traffic flow and prevent accidents
  • Dedicated pedestrian infrastructure: bollards, zebra crossings, lane markers
  • Shoulder drain clearance to prevent flooding
• Pedestrian Comfort:
  • Ramps and seating arrangements
  • Improved walkability and accessibility
• Beautification Measures:
  • Fountains, ornamental plants, and decorative lighting
  • Air quality improvement and pollution mitigation through water features

• Partner: World Resources Institute (WRI) India
• Criteria for Selection: Based on accident and pedestrian fatality data

Additional Initiatives

• Underpasses: Geometry and beautification work at Mehkri and C.N.R. Rao Circles
• Future Plans: 20 more junctions to be upgraded under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)

Significance

• Aims to enhance urban mobility, reduce road fatalities, and improve the pedestrian experience in Bengaluru.