Panathur Railway Underbridge submerged after rain, commuters struggle through hip-deep water
Panathur RUB is a key connecting link between Gunjur, Varthur, and the ORR; several techies and employees of private companies on the ORR use the RUB regularly.
On Saturday night, heavy rain flooded the Panathur Railway Underbridge (RUB) once again, causing significant inconvenience for commuters in the east Bengaluru area on Sunday morning. The underpass, a crucial link between Gunjur, Varthur, and the Outer Ring Road (ORR), had water reaching up to hip level. Vehicles stopped midway through the underpass were towed out, while many cyclists and two-wheeler riders navigated the stagnant water or pushed their scooters through the underpass.
Social media was flooded with pictures and videos of the flooded RUB, with local officials receiving complaints. Residents expressed frustration on X, questioning the government's ability to maintain such basic infrastructure. A traffic police officer noted that while the incident caused some disruption, it wouldn't have led to gridlock like a weekday situation due to ongoing congestion on the S-Cross stretch. However, the RUB remains a persistent issue for the region.
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