Govt promises time-bound fixes after ORR firms flag mobility, infra gaps

Industry leaders from multinational corporations (MNCs) along the Outer Ring Road (ORR) met with IT-BT minister Priyank Kharge, raising concerns around last-mile metro connectivity, poor service roads and footpaths, traffic congestion at key junctions and telecom disruptions due to ongoing civil works. The CXOs also highlighted gaps in integration between Metro, BMTC buses and workplace transport along the ORR corridor.

Assuring a prompt response, Kharge and senior officials from the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) said that the government will take time-bound action to address bottlenecks.

Kharge, in his address, said that the ORR corridor remains one of the most economically dense and strategically important business districts. He added that the government has already earmarked Rs 450 crore for comprehensive road upgradation along the Silk Board to the KR Puram stretch, which will include black-topping, service roads, street lighting, and pedestrian infrastructure.


“While large infrastructure like Metro takes time, we are committed to fixing the immediate, high-impact issues on the ground. Regular reviews will be held to track progress, and this engagement with industry will not be a one-off exercise,” Kharge said.

He added that the government will also replicate this model of structured engagement across other major brownfield business and technology corridors, such as Whitefield, Peenya, and Manyata, to systematically identify and resolve area-specific challenges.

GBA chief commissioner Maheshwar Rao said the newly created authority has improved coordination among BBMP, BMRCL, traffic police, and other agencies, enabling faster responses. He said that road revamps, metro-bus integration, and civic-service improvements are being closely monitored, especially in congestion hotspots like Kadubeesanahalli, Bellandur, and Marathahalli.

The townhall organised by the Greater Bengaluru IT Companies & Industries Association (GBITCA) also discussed improving public transport usage, improving walkability, and exploring collaborative models for area maintenance through corporate social responsibility (CSR) partnerships.

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