Hulimavu-Begur road in Akshayanagar Layout gets a facelift

Sapna Prabhu tracks the progress of work on the Hulimavu-Begur road. While citizens must complain about inefficiencies, one must also highlight the good work being done by local administration, she says.

In October 2015, I had written an article on the absence of asphalted roads in Akshayanagar Layout, off Bannerghatta Road. 

In the past 2.5 months, much work has happened on the Hulimavu-Begur stretch. The stretch of road, which previously looked like this… 

…has been tarred as seen below here.

The entire Hulimavu-Begur road stretch till DLF New Town has been repaired and asphalted.

Having said this, the Yelenahalli Road continues to remain a nightmare.

(This picture was taken in November 2015)

Along with complaints and concerns, it is also essential to highlight the positive action taken by local administration. Hoping that BBMP will continue the good work and ensure similar progress is made on the Yelenahalli Road too. 

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