Deploy extra manpower, machinery to complete Wind Tunnel Junction underpass project: GBA chief
The Greater Bengaluru Authority Chief Commissioner has directed officials to expedite the Wind Tunnel Junction underpass project by increasing manpower and machinery. The project is currently 70% complete, with utility relocation and retaining wall work pending. Additionally, a smart waste collection machine called the Gobbler will be trialed on major roads to improve cleanliness in the city.
- ▪The Wind Tunnel Junction underpass project is located near the U.R. Rao Satellite Centre on HAL Airport Road.
- ▪Officials have been instructed to complete utility shifting works within 10 days to avoid delays.
- ▪The Gobbler smart waste collection machine will be tested in high-footfall areas before wider deployment.
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Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) Chief Commissioner M. Maheshwar Rao on Wednesday once again pulled up officials and directed them to expedite work on the Wind Tunnel Junction underpass project near the U.R. Rao Satellite Centre on HAL Airport Road by deploying additional manpower and machinery to complete the work within the scheduled timeline.During an inspection, the Chief Commissioner instructed officials to fast-track pending utility shifting works, including the relocation of pipelines, sewer lines, cables and optical fibre cables, and complete them within 10 days.Mr.
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