Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said that the government had invested Rs 1,800 crore to white-top 157 kms of road in Bengaluru, aiming to make the roads pothole-free and durable for approximately 25 years.
“The roads in Bengaluru are prone to potholes. Hence, we will white top roads under the ‘Sugama Sanchara Bengaluru’ and ‘Brand Bengaluru’ initiatives,” said the Bengaluru Development Minister, Shivakumar, PTI reported.
He previously inaugurated the white topping of a 19.67 km stretch of roads in Chamarajpet, Gandhinagar, Malleshwaram, and Mahalakshmipura areas, which was completed at a cost of Rs 200 crore.
According to Shivakumar, the white-topping is intended to ensure the roads remain pothole-free and durable for about 25 years. The works are planned to be completed within the specified deadline, and the government is committed to ensuring the highest quality.