Tech hub’s mess: Walkability crisis persists on Neeladri Road in Bengaluru

Neeladri Road in Electronics City, Bengaluru, has narrow footpaths and open manholes forcing pedestrians onto traffic.

Overflowing sewage from manholes was addressed by the local panchayat, but damaged footpaths and stagnant water persist.

Residents like local shopkeepers Ranganath and Daulat Singh report uncovered drains and broken pavements increasing accident risk.

The problem has recurred for four to five years, with temporary fixes failing; shopkeepers like Suresh Patel spent personal funds on repairs that didn't last.