Nearly 70% of Bengaluru’s white-topping projects miss deadlines, commuters at receiving end

Nearly 70% of white-topping projects in Bengaluru have missed their deadlines, causing significant traffic disruption according to GBA data. The projects, which account for 78 ongoing works across the city, are facing delays due to various factors such as approvals and multi-agency coordination. MLA S.R. Vishwanath presented the list of ongoing and delayed works to GBA Minister Krishna Byre Gowda.

Major delayed works include Hennur 80 Feet Road, Mosque Road, Sanjaynagar Main Road, and Hosakerehalli Main Road. B-SMILE officials have blamed the delays on challenges in obtaining approvals from multiple departments. Kengal Hanumanthaiya Road is a prime example, where permission to close the road was denied by Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP) multiple times before being approved.

However, BTP officials argue that closing K.H. Road would disrupt traffic as it connects different parts of the city. The civic body contends that multiple agencies working simultaneously makes it difficult to complete works on time. Gowda announced a new application to facilitate coordination among agencies, but poor coordination has been a persistent issue.

The TomTom Traffic Index ranked Bengaluru as the second most congested city globally after Mexico City in 2025, with delayed civic works contributing to increased commute times and traffic congestion.