Bengaluru GBA Launches ‘Ward One’ Phase 2

Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda after the launch of Phase 2 of the ‘Ward One’ campaign at Tin Works Junction in Bengaluru on Saturday. | Photo credit: Special arrangement

Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda on Saturday directed officials to prepare a comprehensive plan to redevelop the KR Puram-Tin Factory Junction. The plan should focus on pedestrian safety, public transport integration and smoother traffic movement, he said.

The instructions came during the launch of the second phase of the “Ward One” campaign. The second phase was started in about 40 departments. The first phase covered 43 departments, with nearly 90% of the identified works completed, Mr. Gowda said.

On Saturday, the Minister inspected the KR Puram-Tin Factory Junction and reviewed the issues of the ongoing Metro and K-RIDE and pedestrian infrastructure works, as per the directions issued.

According to him, the plan would be jointly prepared by the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), officials of Namma Metro and Janaagraha. The plan would cover the design of roads, footpaths, bus bays, bus stops and traffic management. The minister also called for a scientific redesign of the junction, improvement of curves and provision of free left turn whenever required.

He directed metro officials to immediately restore the roads affected by the construction. “Potholes on link roads must be repaired within a week. Roads at lower levels which are prone to flooding also need to be repaired,” he told officials.

The campaign brings together various civic agencies to deal with potholes, damaged pavements, garbage accumulation, construction waste, street lighting and sewage desilting.

Published – 07 Nov 2026 23:16 IST