Karnataka: After KIA road, NHAI to beautify pillars on Tumakuru highway.

National Highways Authority of India is looking for sponsors to adopt pillars under the 4-km elevated section of NH-48 which connects Bengaluru and Tumakuru.

There are over 118 pillars on this stretch between Peenya and Nagasandra, NHAI officials said on Monday, while unveiling 101 pillars that have been given a facelift under the elevated airport expressway between Hebbal and Kempegowda International Airport.

“Under Electronics City elevated expressway, work on beautification of pillars is under way. But those on Tumakuru highway are lying vacant and we are looking for sponsors to adopt and maintain them. We are keen on collaborating with the corporate social responsibility (CSR) arm of companies to bring in a sense of ownership about public spaces. Such joint efforts by the government, corporates and the public at large will create environmental awareness and ensure better urban infrastructure in cities,” said Somasekhar SP, project director, NHAI, Bengaluru.

The 101 pillars under the elevated airport expressway were given a makeover by volunteers from Embassy Group, working in collaboration with citizen group The Ugly Indian and NHAI. The work went on for nearly a month and the pillars were painted in orange and red hues.

TOI