BBMP to widen road opposite Infant Jesus shrine

Pilgrims and locals frequently complain about the traffic congestion on the narrow Bazaar Street in Austin Town

At last,the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has decided to give some sort of relief to the pilgrims who regularly visit Infant Jesus shrine at Viveknagar.

People are having a tough time travelling on Bazaar Street from Ejipura Main Road to Infant Jesus church in Austin Town because of the narrow road.The BBMP has decided to widen the bridge (drain) on Bazaar Street,which is just 20 metres away from the church,and the road opposite the church.It will also construct bus bays on the drain.

On Tuesday,BBMP commissioner M K Shankarlingegowda inspected the street along with the local MLA.They decided to widen the drain by 20 feet to allow easy movement of buses and other vehicles.They also decided to widen the road opposite the Infant Jesus shrine.

Local corporator Vijayan said,There were a lot of complaints.I have been pursuing this matter with the BBMP for the past two years.The road widening project will uplift the image of the area.Rs 3.60 crore is the estimate for the project.The amount will be included in the BBMPs budget for the year 2012-13.Once all the technical issues are solved,the work will be executed.It has also been decided to widen the road opposite the shrine by seven feet on either side.

Shantinagar MLA N A Harris said,On normal days,a BMTC bus cannot pass the drain easily during peak hours because of traffic congestion.We have decided to widen the bridge by 20 feet.There is also a proposal to construct a bus bay on the drain to ease the traffic situation.

Joint commissioner (east) K C Shivashankar said,The commissioner has asked us to come out with a proposal to widen the road.Already directions have been given to the road widening division to create a plan so that appropriate approval can be given to the project.

The road outside Infant Jesus church