BENGALURU: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has sought permission from Wipro to permit limited vehicular movement through its campus to curb the severe traffic congestion at Iblur Junction on the Outer Ring Road (ORR).
In a letter dated September 19, CM addressed to Wipro Founder Chairman Azim Premji, it is stated that preliminary assessments by traffic and urban mobility experts indicate that if Wipro opens its campus to vehicular movement, it could reduce traffic on its adjoining stretches by 30 per cent, particularly during peak office hours.
"One of the key challenges currently facing Bengaluru, particularly along the ORR corridor at Iblur Junction, is severe traffic congestion during peak hours, which adversely impacts mobility, productivity and the quality of urban life", Siddaramaiah said, requesting to allow vehicle movement subject to mutually agreed terms and necessary security considerations.
"Your (Azim Premji) support in this matter will go a long way in easing traffic bottlenecks, enhancing commuter experience, contributing to a more efficient and livable Bengaluru", CM said.
He called the Wipro team to engage with officials to work out a mutually acceptable plan at the earliest.
A social media post by BlackBuck CEO Rajesh Yabaji on the poor condition of ORR sparked nationwide debate, and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar held high-level meetings to address the traffic and poor infrastructure on ORR.