Rectify issues or close Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway: DK Suresh fumes at officials

Team Udayavani, Jun 17, 2023, 8:22 PM IST

Ramanagara: Member of Parliament DK Suresh expressed grave concerns over the alarming number of accidents occurring on the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway on National Highway 275 in Ramanagara.

The highway, which was inaugurated in March, has witnessed a distressing series of accidents resulting in the loss of more than 100 lives, according to a report by Udayavani.

During the DISHA meeting held at the Zilla Panchayat hall on Saturday, DK Suresh directed his ire towards the Highways Authority, blaming incomplete work. He emphasized that people’s lives were being endangered, labeling the highway as a “death spot.” Suresh demanded immediate action to address the persisting issues.

Concerned by the lack of progress in identifying and rectifying the problem areas, DK Suresh called for a road safety meeting scheduled for next week. The meeting is set to be attended by the District Collector and other relevant authorities, where they will be required to bring necessary information regarding the ongoing accidents.

In response to the mounting criticism, the NH Project Director issued an apology for the continuing accidents on the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway. Assuring attendees that the issue had been discussed with the police department, he pledged to take appropriate measures to tackle the problem and ensure the safety of commuters.

DK Suresh issued a stern warning to the officials and said “Either rectify the issues or close the highway.” He directed authorities to prioritize the safety of motorists and take swift action to rectify the situation before further lives are lost.