Bengaluru's GBA launches major initiative for permanent road repairs, targets top 100 worst roads

In a significant move to address Bengaluru's deteriorating road conditions, the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has rolled out a new citizen-driven initiative to overhaul the city's most problematic roads. This plan, aimed at providing permanent, high-quality repairs, targets the 100 worst roads in Bengaluru, plagued by potholes, footpath damage, flooding, and accident-prone areas.

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The initiative was launched by Maheshwar Rao M, Chief Commissioner of GBA, who chaired a meeting with Chief Engineers from all city corporations on Wednesday. Each Zonal Chief Engineer has been instructed to identify 10 critical roads based on citizen feedback, focusing on areas suffering from poor lighting, potholes, footpath degradation, and flooding.

Weekly reviews to monitor progress and accountability.

A key aspect of the initiative is that any infrastructure or utility work, including those by agencies like BWSSB or BESCOM, will require prior GBA approval before commencing on these designated roads. To ensure effective implementation, weekly reviews will be conducted to monitor progress and maintain accountability.

Rao emphasized that this initiative aligns with GBA’s vision of creating safer, more efficient roads for Bengaluru’s residents. The move comes amid growing public frustration with the city's poor road conditions, worsened by temporary repairs and long-pending contractor dues, which have left many roads in disrepair.

In addition to this, the state government’s 90-day action plan, focusing on roads and traffic, continues to address critical infrastructure issues across the city.

Today held a review meeting with Chief Engineers of all city corporations to identify the Top 100 Critical Roads across Bengaluru.

🔹 Each Zonal Chief Engineer will shortlist 10 key roads based on citizen feedback — covering potholes, footpaths, lighting, flooding, and black… pic.twitter.com/04Ht76vnkf

— Maheshwar Rao.M, IAS (@GBAChiefComm) October 15, 2025