Should Bengaluru shut down IT parks to fix traffic issues?
Bengaluru's traffic is at breaking point, with severe congestion reported across the city.
Techie Amarnath Shivashankar has sparked debate by proposing a temporary shutdown of major IT parks like Outer Ring Road, ITPL, Electronic City, and Manyata Tech Park to allow urgent road repairs.
Proposal has garnered mixed reactions
Shivashankar posted his idea online, pointing out how remote work during COVID-19 took pressure off city roads.
He also pushed for faster flyover projects and better bus and metro services.
The response? Some people are on board with closing IT parks to ease congestion, while others suggest fixes like night-time repairs or weekly bans on private cars.
The conversation highlights just how tough it is to balance Bengaluru's booming tech scene with its stressed-out infrastructure.