M. Maheshwar Rao, Chief Commissioner, Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), on Tuesday directed officials to expedite the ongoing construction of the 5.45 km buffer road between Lower Agaram Junction and Sarjapur Road via Ejipura and complete it at the earliest.

Reviewing the progress of development works in Bengaluru South City Corporation, Mr. Rao instructed officials to speed up construction of the buffer road, which comprises a 2.45 km stretch from Lower Agaram Road to Ejipura Road and a 3 km stretch from Ejipura Road to Sarjapur Road.

The Defence Department has handed over 5.34 acres for the project near Ejipura. About 90% of the retaining wall work has been completed, while drainage and footpath works are under way, according to the GBA officials.

Mr. Rao directed officials to adopt a road design that facilitates rainwater percolation into the ground wherever feasible. Since S.T. Bed Colony adjoining the buffer road is a low-lying area, he also instructed officials to construct suitable stormwater drains within the road limits to prevent flooding.

He also reviewed the Ejipura flyover works and directed officials to deploy additional manpower and expedite the project. Noting that the footpath along the service road beneath the flyover is narrow, he instructed officials to widen it after completion of the flyover and provide a cycle track. The cycle track should be designed to prevent two-wheelers from entering it. Officials were also asked to prepare an estimate for adequate lighting beneath the flyover.