Work on the stretch between Geddalahalli Railway Gate and Faran College at Chikkagubbi, a stretch of about five and a half km, has been halted and has left hundreds of establishments facing loss of income. One service station operator said customer numbers fell by about 80 per cent after works began and that nearly two months of minimal profit had forced staff to take leave. Many shops shifted to home deliveries where possible but several businesses reported they could not adapt.
A frequent commuter on the corridor complained that authorities and contractors had not communicated adequately with residents and traders and that only an apologetic board had been erected. Traffic management was described as inadequate, with the road blocked in places and insufficient personnel to divert and coordinate flow. The lack of proper diversion has compounded delays for commuters and affected trade further.
Residents also raised public health and safety concerns, saying construction activity had raised dust levels and left debris and protruding metal rods that posed hazards to pedestrians. A Bengaluru North City Corporation official responsible for the area said the road work was scheduled for completion by July and that the footpath was expected to be finished by October. Traders and commuters said the disruption undermined local livelihoods and called for clearer timelines and better on-site management.