Kittur Chennamma Circle in Hubball. | Photo Credit: Kiran Bakale
Almost five months after they stayed outside the bounds of bus, the renovated city and suburban bus terminal (CSBT), known as the “old bus stand” in Hubball, has now reopened and brought a little relief to the general public, but problems still persist.
The “Old Bus Stand”, which was reconstructed in the Smart City project and devoted himself to the public, was forced to be closed within a few months after his inauguration due to the ongoing work on the elevated road in Chennamma Circle.
After a series of complaints at a slow pace of work on an increased road and frequent visits to leaders and officials, and subsequent interactions with traders operating around the KC circle, it was initially decided to close the CSBT for four months to speed up an overview. However, it took longer to re -open the bus booth than the set time, which eventually occurred 3 September.
While buses passengers were a little relieved, re -opening also brought problems related to the overpass, because the overpass work is not completely ended and only part of the operation is diverted to the KC Circle – Hosur Circle. From now on, city buses, BRTS, suburban and some long -edged buses can work from CSBT and together with them are allowed adjacent roads with four wheels and two wheels.
However, the movement of the vehicle is not yet smooth, because there are many confusion among motorists because of barricades that facilitate the construction of overpasses. Constitution The Traffic Police is trying to manage the operation as much as possible, but despite the assurance of the authorities, there is no temporarily laid road friendly for vehicles.
Meanwhile, because it was not used for nearly five months, civic equipment and infrastructure on CSBT took beating and required proper maintenance. The worst influence is traders who work around the bus stand and are likely to improve their companies.
Given that the work of overpass is likely to take several more months, there will probably be more problems, especially related operations, unless the authorities come up with alternative measures.
Published – September 2025 20:07
