City’s key junctions to be beautified

The Bruhat Bengaluru Manahagara Palike (BBMP) has undertaken beautification projects at key junctions to enhance the city’s appeal ahead of Aero India 2025 and the Global Investors Meet. This includes thermoplastic lane marking, zero-tolerance zones, cat-eye installations, hazard signs, elevated medians, iron grills, and modern cold mix painting. Pedestrian crossings are also being marked.

On Friday, BBMP Chief Commissioner Tushar Giri Nath inspected preparations for the two major events issuing necessary directives to officials. The events, scheduled from February 10-14 and February 11-14, respectively, will see participation from global investors and dignitaries.

Mr. Giri Nath visited major locations, including Hudson Circle, Legislators’ Home (Shasakara Bhavana) Circle, Kalpana Junction, Mount Carmel College Junction, Mekhri Circle, GKVK parking area, and NITTE Meenakshi College Road. At Hudson Circle, he reviewed LED curb installations, landscaping, fountains, lighting, and junction development, instructing officials to remove unauthorised OFC cables.

At Kalpana Junction, he assessed zero-tolerance measures and pedestrian crossings, while at Mount Carmel Junction, he directed improvements to LED curbs and road markings. At Guttahalli Bus Stand, he ordered immediate asphalting of connecting roads and maintenance of cleanliness at Mekhri Bus Stand.

Mr. Giri Nath emphasised the need for proper parking arrangements at GKVK, including provisions for an Indira Canteen, e-toilets, and drinking water. BMTC was directed to enhance bus services, while road dust suppression was mandated.

LED curbs

For the first time in Bengaluru, LED curbs are being installed at Hudson Circle, Legislators’ Home Junction, and Mount Carmel Junction, enhancing road safety and aesthetics. 

LED curb is a type of curbstone that is embedded with LED lights, essentially creating illuminated edges along the road, primarily used to enhance visibility and safety for pedestrians and drivers, particularly in low-light conditions, at corners, or on blind turns.