Rising bitumen cost slows Bengaluru road works, GBA to bear cost difference, BDA to follow
According to GBA sources, the impact of the conflict in West Asia disrupted bitumen supplies and subsequently led to fluctuations in price ranges, further affecting road works. | Photo Credit: K. MURALI KUMAR
In order to prevent projects from stalling due to fluctuating bitumen prices due to the West Asian crisis, the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has introduced the star rate system for construction materials, limited to bitumen, cement and steel. The Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) is also likely to adopt the same method, including completing the pending works in Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout Plan (NPKL).
Additionally, GBA decided to extend the deadline for projects affected by the disruptions by 33 days. This essentially means that many projects will not be completed by the onset of monsoon, the deadline set by Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar for all road works.
It was published – 18 April 2026 01:45 IST
