Though the BBMP mandate clearly states that roads can only be dug up in case of emergencies, Bengaluru continues to see several roads that are dug up unnecessarily.
Story so far: The BBMP recently issued an order not to allow any road digging on newly asphalted roads.
- Since they are in the process of asphalting over 2,000 km of roads to improve the city’s infrastructure, unnecessary diggings hamper these improvements.
- Officials mentioned that during emergency cases, road digging would be permitted. These cases involve leakages in water or sanitary lines that run through the city that can only be fixed by digging up holes.
Strict action is taken: In case a road is dug up unnecessarily, junior executive engineers are held accountable for the restoration, and strict disciplinary action can be taken against them. In many cases, agencies dig up roads to lay down cables that hamper the infrastructure and water lines.