Srirampura Railway Crossing (Revitalizing Public Spaces)
About
This proposal forms part of the broader Revitalising Public Spaces initiative, which seeks to strengthen the social and ecological character of Jakkur and surrounding neighbourhoods of North Bengaluru. Using the framework developed by the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), it reimagines underused spaces around the former Srirampura Railway Crossing as equitable, climate-responsive community assets.
The construction of an underpass connecting Hegde Nagar Road and KV Jayaram Road disrupted safe pedestrian access between the villages of Srirampura, Venkateshpura, Sampigehalli and Jakkur; the proposal responds with redesigned traffic movement, new roundabouts, zebra crossings, improved junctions and accessible pedestrian pathways to restore everyday connectivity and public safety. It also revives the BBMP playground and adds an open park with multipurpose activity zones, children’s play areas, open-air fitness spaces and shaded seating. Designated vendor zones support livelihoods, while bamboo plantations act as green buffers along the railway corridor and roads. Upgraded public infrastructure—streetlights, bus stops, drinking water points, public toilets, stormwater drains, drain covers, CCTV, signage, murals and public art—together aim to create a safer, more inclusive and dignified public realm.
Location: Jakkur Ward No. 5, Bangalore
Project Type: Urban Public Space Revitalization Proposal
Client: Greater Bangalore Authority (GBA)
Total Area: 63,172.67 sq.m.
Parent Project: Revitalizing Public Spaces
Project at a Glance
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Bamboo plantations along the railway corridor and adjoining roads function as green buffers, shade providers and carbon sinks.
Low-tech, climate-responsive materials—bamboo, native trees, simple paving—are preferred over heavy concrete interventions.
Stormwater drains, percolation-focused drainage and planted verges strengthen local hydrology and reduce flooding risk.
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Continuous pedestrian pathways, zebra crossings and redesigned junctions improve walkability and safe everyday access between villages.
Revived playground and new park with shaded seating, play and fitness zones create comfortable outdoor spaces across age groups.
Streetlights, CCTV, clear signage and murals enhance visibility, legibility and perceived safety, especially for women, children and workers.
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Traffic calming, roundabouts and reorganised movement prioritise people over vehicles at the underpass node.
Designated vendor zones with toilets, water and shade support street-based livelihoods instead of displacing them.
Integrated upgrades—bus stops, drinking water points, public toilets, drain covers and seating—build a coherent, maintainable public infrastructure network along this corridor.
