ORR facelift to be delayed, commuters get monsoon breather (opens original article in a new tab)

The Bengaluru Smart Infrastructure Limited delayed the ₹450-crore Outer Ring Road facelift to avoid monsoon traffic disruptions, as the lowest bidder lacked required machinery, prompting new tenders and a later start date.

• B-SMILE delayed ORR facelift project to avoid monsoon traffic disruptions
• Project delayed due to not awarding contract to lowest bidder for lacking required machinery
• New tenders invited, project now expected to start by end of November
• Commuters relieved but traffic congestion remains a concern