Archive · 25 May 2025
Bengaluru Residents to Protest Slushy Roads After Years of Neglect
The people living on Holiday Village Road in Bengaluru are very upset with their roads.
The roads are full of holes and mud, and it has been this way for years.
Even though the government promised to fix them, nothing has happened.
People have fallen and gotten hurt, and it's hard to get around, especially with the rain.
They're planning a protest to get the roads fixed and make it safe again.
The city is planning to fix the road, but residents are afraid it won't be done in time for school to start.
Residents of Holiday Village Road in Bengaluru plan a protest due to poor road conditions.
The road has been in bad condition for three years, with ongoing digging and lack of repairs.
Despite assurances from officials, the contractor has not taken action, causing unsafe conditions.
The situation worsened with the rains, causing accidents and hindering emergency services.
The MLA stated that white-topping was sanctioned but delayed, and the road can be fixed in 15 days.
- Who
- Residents of Holiday Village Road, BBMP officials, and the local MLA
- What
- Poor road conditions, lack of repairs, and unsafe living conditions.
- When
- Ongoing for three years; residents plan a protest this Sunday
- Where
- Holiday Village Road, Bengaluru
- Why
- Lack of action from contractors, despite assurances and sanctions
Residents
Government & Contractor
Road Repairs
Residents
Residents state the road has been in poor condition for years with no action from contractors despite assurances.
Government & Contractor
MLA says white-topping was sanctioned, but the contractor was not okay and delayed the project. Road can be fixed in 15 days.
- City
- Bengaluru
- Location
- Holiday Village Road
- Duration of Issue
- Three years
- Protest Date
- This Sunday
- Road Condition
- Slushy and pothole-ridden roads
Sources
Not asking for luxuries, just basics like water, road: Bengaluru residents
Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike asks National Highways Authority of India to plug infrastructure gaps on priority
Residents of Kamath Layout in Bengaluru cry for basic amenities
