Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar unveils a massive ₹1100 crore plan to revamp Bengaluru’s road network, aiming for smooth, pothole-free roads across all constituencies.
Bengaluru’s crumbling roads may finally get the upgrade citizens have been demanding for years. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday (September 14) announced a massive ₹1100 crore allocation dedicated to repairing and rebuilding the city’s roads.
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Shivakumar, in a post on X, called the announcement a “major push” for Bengaluru’s infrastructure. “We are committed to ensuring every constituency benefits from these funds and to building smooth, pothole-free roads across the city,” he stated.
Bengaluru is set for a major push in road development with ₹1,100 crore allocated for repair and construction. We are committed to ensuring every constituency benefits from these funds and to building smooth, pothole-free roads across the city. pic.twitter.com/Ghv5ePcAe1
— DK Shivakumar (@DKShivakumar) September 14, 2025
Under the plan, 14 assembly constituencies will each receive ₹50 crore, while the remaining constituencies will get ₹25 crore apiece. Officials say the funds will go towards resurfacing damaged roads, constructing new ones, and improving drainage systems to ensure long-term durability.
The announcement comes against the backdrop of growing public concern over the city’s poor road conditions. Recently, a school bus carrying 20 students toppled after hitting a pothole on Panathur Main Road. Fortunately, all the children were rescued without serious injuries. Recently, a video of schoolgirls went viral on social media, where they described how potholes delay them, affect their studies, and leave them exhausted.
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While these incidents underscore the urgent need for action, the ₹1100 crore allocation is being seen as a decisive step toward addressing Bengaluru’s long-standing infrastructure woes.