101 skywalks, bus bay fixes, road upgrades: BTP submit major plan to ease Bengaluru congestion

Bengaluru Traffic Police propose a comprehensive infrastructure plan to GBA to cut traffic jams and improve pedestrian safety across key junctions and roads.

In a major step towards finding a long-term solution to Bengaluru’s worsening traffic congestion, the Bengaluru Traffic Police have come up with an extensive action plan and submitted it to Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA). The proposal focuses on easing vehicle movement, reducing bottlenecks, and ensuring pedestrian safety across the city.

Taking the recommendations seriously, GBA has directed its officials and engineers to conduct immediate joint field inspections with traffic police teams and begin work wherever technically feasible.

According to officials, the plan identifies several problem areas across the city and suggests specific, data-backed infrastructure interventions at each location.

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One of the key proposals is the construction of 101 pedestrian skywalks at selected locations. These are aimed at preventing accidents caused when pedestrians cross busy roads and ensuring that vehicular flow remains uninterrupted at high-traffic junctions.

To address congestion caused by poorly placed bus stops, the traffic police have recommended the relocation of 103 bus stops that are either unscientific or directly responsible for traffic snarls. Shifting these bus stops to more suitable locations is expected to free up road space and reduce delays.

The plan also highlights 137 waterlogging-prone locations, which create severe traffic disruption during the monsoon. Officials have suggested fixing drainage systems at these spots to prevent flooding and ensure smoother movement of vehicles during rains.

In another significant recommendation, the traffic police have proposed the removal of 84 unscientific speed breakers that slow down traffic and create unnecessary congestion. These road humps have been identified as obstacles rather than safety measures.

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To further streamline public transport movement, the report suggests building 63 dedicated bus bays. This will prevent buses from stopping on main carriageways, a common reason for traffic pile-ups on busy roads.

Additionally, 35 high-density traffic roads have been listed for full-scale development. These roads experience heavy vehicle movement daily and are expected to benefit from comprehensive redesign and improvement works.

What happens next?

Based on this detailed list, GBA officials and engineers will carry out joint inspections to assess feasibility. Projects that meet technical requirements will be fast-tracked through the tender process, and construction work will begin in phases.