Concerns raised over proposed road network construction in Bengaluru, citing potential damage to lakes and environmental areas

The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) and Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) have prepared a proposal for constructing hundreds of kilometers of new roads to reduce traffic congestion and improve connectivity in the capital. However, the proposed road maps have raised concerns as they reportedly pass through, or encroach upon, reserved areas of lakes, canals, and water sources. The article highlights that the proposed road network, particularly around lakes like Doddanekundi, Nagalurahalli, Begur, and Doddabommasandra, and in areas like Bellandur, Basapura, and Garvebavipalya, is causing alarm due to potential environmental damage.