ORR metro work: Action plan to ease traffic disruption ready

Govt. agencies and ORRCA to hold monthly meetings

When it’s finally operational, the metro line to Kempegowda International Airport is expected to ease congestion and reduce travel time. But until then, motorists who regularly use Outer Ring Road, home to several tech parks, are worried about traffic disruptions that years of metro work will herald. Ahead of metro work on this busy stretch, the State government has put in place a coordination mechanism with multiple utilities and the Outer Ring Road Companies’ Association (ORRCA), which will hold monthly meetings to take stock. Companies have agreed to look into staggered timings for easy employee commute. “ORRCA’s focus remains on ensuring seamless traffic on ORR and companies bringing employees back in office,” said Krishna Kumar Gowda, operations manager, ORRCA. Raman Reddy, Additional Chief Secretary (IT&BT) chaired a meeting with ORRCA and representatives of all utilities concerned on Thursday.