BMRDA notifies massive road expansion: 10 to 90 metre widenings beyond Bengaluru
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Urban planning and infrastructure management: a GS3 case study on curbing unplanned urbanization.
Why in news
The Bengaluru Metropolitan Region Development Authority (BMRDA) notified a new mobility road grid to widen roads from 10 to 90 metres to prevent unplanned development beyond the Greater Bengaluru Authority area.
Background
The BMRDA notification covers hundreds of roads for widening and the development of integrated transport hubs and corridors. The project is planned for execution over a period of five to ten years.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyBMRDA: Bengaluru Metropolitan Region Development Authority
- FactRoad widening specifications range from 10 metres to 90 metres
- FactProject timeline for transport hubs and corridors is five to ten years
- PlaceGreater Bengaluru Authority area
Prelims practice question
With reference to the BMRDA road expansion notification, consider the following statements:
- The project is planned for execution over a period of two to five years.
- The notification aims to prevent unplanned development beyond the Greater Bengaluru Authority area.
- The road widening specifications range from 10 metres to 90 metres.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)2 only
- (b)1 and 2 only
- (c)2 and 3 only
- (d)1, 2 and 3
Show answer
Answer: (c) 2 and 3 only — Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: The project is planned for execution over a period of five to ten years.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the importance of integrated transport hubs and planned mobility grids in managing rapid urban expansion and preventing unplanned development in metropolitan regions.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Urban planning: Mitigating haphazard construction through proactive road grid notifications
- Infrastructure integration: Linking transport hubs with corridor expansion to streamline regional mobility
- Governance transparency: Use of digital media and physical notice boards for public alignment awareness
Keywords: Urban Planning · Infrastructure Development · Integrated Transport Hubs · Regional Development · Unplanned Urbanization
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