BWSSB work in Koramangala 1st Block

by February 9, 2012 Governance

BWSSB work will hold up traffic a couple of weeks in Koramangala first block.

BWSSB is carrying out work of laying sewage pipelines near the Wipro junction in Koramangala, 1st block. The beginning of 1st main road, Koramangala, near the Wipro junction has been dug up for this. The entry to this road is blocked. This road will be blocked for a week from now.

"It takes time as a lot of other civic amenity lines are in the way," says the Assistant Engineer, BWSSB, who is in charge of the work.          

Earthmovers at work. Pic: Deepthi M S

More work is planned to take place in and around the Wipro Junction, which may further cause inconvenience in the coming weeks. 

Alternate routes suggested by BTP. Pic courtesy: BTP

Traffic restrictions due to BWSSB work

  • No left turn for vehicles coming from Sony World junction at the Wipro junction.
  • No right turn for vehicles coming from Sarjapur road at the Wipro junction.
  • Vehicles coming from BDA complex cannot enter Koramangala 1st main road.⊕
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