Domlur Layout residents face dust, bad roads and intermittent water supply as BWSSB work takes over neighbourhood

Bengaluru, 

The Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board’s (BWSSB) ongoing pipeline work in Domlur Layout has left residents frustrated, with many complaining about the daily inconveniences caused by the project. The water utility is currently laying a 300-mm diameter RCC pipeline in the area and at the Domlur Service Station. The work began around two weeks ago and has since taken over much of the neighbourhood. Several asphalted roads have been dug up and left muddy, while trenches line the roadsides for the pipeline work.

Piles of sand and excavated soil have also been left along the streets. Chandulal, a senior citizen and resident of the area, said, “We are facing a lot of difficulty here. The roads around my house have been dug up and one road has been completely closed. It is difficult to move in and out of the area, and even walking has become a challenge. Since we are painting our house, getting supplies delivered has also been difficult. Even where the pipeline has been laid, the roads have not been restored and have been left in this condition for a long time.”

Almost the entire layout is affected by the work, with most roads appearing dusty and unfinished. Traffic has become a constant concern, as roads at several intersections have been dug up or blocked. Construction vehicles frequently move through the area, often halting traffic and causing delays.

“You can see how bad the situation is. There is dust everywhere all the time. I do not know why this work was required. The Cauvery water supply has also become very irregular, and sometimes we do not receive water at all. However, it looks like the work is nearly complete, and they only need to relay the roads,” said Sreedhar, a shop owner in the locality.

Several residents, however, said they were not facing any water-related problems and were mainly concerned about the dust and damaged roads. Most residents expressed concern over the prolonged nature of the work and the possibility of having to endure the disruption for much longer. BWSSB workers and engineers at the site declined to comment on specific timelines, but said they were working as quickly as possible and expected to complete the project soon. They also pointed to road restoration work that had already begun in some parts of the locality. However, the ongoing road restoration itself has affected traffic movement on adjoining roads