Hoardings on medians reduce aesthetic appeal of city roads | Bhubaneswar News
Bhubaneswar: Large hoardings displaying New Year greetings, haphazardly mounted on road medians and junctions across the city, are diminishing the aesthetic appeal, particularly during the preparations for Pravasi Bharatiya Divas-2025.
The oversized advertisements and displays, erected by various parties, organisations and even individuals, have proliferated throughout major landmarks lending an ugly look to the city.
Prominent locations where such hoardings are installed included the busy Raj Mahal Square and Sishu Bhawan Square, the educational hub of Vani Vihar, the commercial centre of Jayadev Vihar, and the residential area of Acharya Vihar, among others.
Road medians along the city’s major arteries, including the busy Janpath, commercial Vidyut Marg, and the historic Gopabandhu Marg, have become especially popular locations for these unauthorised hoardings.
The randomly placed hoardings not only mar the city’s visual landscape but also present a serious safety hazard to motorists and pedestrians alike, potentially distracting drivers and obstructing clear visibility at crucial junctions.
“Hoardings on the roads always pose a serious challenge for the riders. In most cases, it is very likely that they may distract the driver and cause accidents. The situation is worrying,” Syed Maqbool Ali, former member of National Road Safety Council, said.
Further complicating the problem are oil-painted New Year greetings that have appeared on road surfaces and public property across the city. Such messages can be spotted on the road near Hatiasuni and also on the service lane of NH-16.
These unauthorised paintings are creating further problems, presenting a significant challenge to maintaining the city’s aesthetic appeal. The situation is particularly problematic as these markings are often permanent and difficult to remove without damaging the surface below.
In stark contrast to these unauthorised displays, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation is actively engaged in beautifying the city through carefully planned and professionally executed theme-based mural paintings.
Several walls have been freshly painted while the old and damaged ones were retrieved. “We will remove all the hoardings from the unauthorised places before the event. We urge people not to indulge in such practices and put hoardings at designated locations only,” said city mayor Sulochana Das.
Bhubaneswar: In an increasingly concerning trend, large hoardings displaying New Year greetings, haphazardly mounted on road medians and junctions across Bhubaneswar, are diminishing the city’s aesthetic appeal, particularly as it prepares for the grand Pravasi Bharatiya Divas-2025.
These oversized advertisements and displays, erected by various parties, organisations, and even individuals, have proliferated throughout major city landmarks and are currently providing an ugly look to the city.
Notable locations where such hoardings could be found include the bustling Raj Mahal Square, the heavily trafficked Sishu Bhawan Square, the educational hub of Vani Vihar, the commercial centre of Jaydev Vihar, and the residential area of Acharya Vihar, among numerous other prominent spots.
The road medians along the city’s major arterial routes, including the busy Janpath, the commercial Bidyut Marg, and the historic Gopabandhu Marg, have become especially popular locations for these unauthorised displays.
These randomly placed hoardings not only mar the city’s visual landscape but also present a serious safety hazard to motorists and pedestrians alike, potentially distracting drivers and obstructing clear visibility at crucial junctions.
“Hoardings on the roads always pose a serious challenge for the riders. In most instances, it is very likely that they distract the driver and cause accidents. The situation inside the city now is worrisome,” Syed Maqbool Ali, former member, National Road Safety Council, said.
Further complicating the matter are the oil-painted New Year greetings that have appeared on road surfaces and public property across the city. Such messages could be found on the road near Hatiasuni and also on the service lane of NH-16.
These unauthorised paintings are creating additional problems, presenting a significant challenge to maintaining the city’s aesthetic. The situation is particularly problematic as these markings are often permanent and difficult to remove without damaging the underlying surfaces.
In stark contrast to these unauthorised displays, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation is actively engaged in beautifying the city through carefully planned and professionally executed theme-based mural paintings.
Several walls are freshly painted while the old and damaged ones were retrieved. “We will remove all the hoardings from the unauthorised places before the event. We urge people not to indulge in such practice and put hoardings at designated locations only,” said city mayor Sulochana Das.
The oversized advertisements and displays, erected by various parties, organisations and even individuals, have proliferated throughout major landmarks lending an ugly look to the city.
Prominent locations where such hoardings are installed included the busy Raj Mahal Square and Sishu Bhawan Square, the educational hub of Vani Vihar, the commercial centre of Jayadev Vihar, and the residential area of Acharya Vihar, among others.
Road medians along the city’s major arteries, including the busy Janpath, commercial Vidyut Marg, and the historic Gopabandhu Marg, have become especially popular locations for these unauthorised hoardings.
The randomly placed hoardings not only mar the city’s visual landscape but also present a serious safety hazard to motorists and pedestrians alike, potentially distracting drivers and obstructing clear visibility at crucial junctions.
“Hoardings on the roads always pose a serious challenge for the riders. In most cases, it is very likely that they may distract the driver and cause accidents. The situation is worrying,” Syed Maqbool Ali, former member of National Road Safety Council, said.
Further complicating the problem are oil-painted New Year greetings that have appeared on road surfaces and public property across the city. Such messages can be spotted on the road near Hatiasuni and also on the service lane of NH-16.
These unauthorised paintings are creating further problems, presenting a significant challenge to maintaining the city’s aesthetic appeal. The situation is particularly problematic as these markings are often permanent and difficult to remove without damaging the surface below.
In stark contrast to these unauthorised displays, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation is actively engaged in beautifying the city through carefully planned and professionally executed theme-based mural paintings.
Several walls have been freshly painted while the old and damaged ones were retrieved. “We will remove all the hoardings from the unauthorised places before the event. We urge people not to indulge in such practices and put hoardings at designated locations only,” said city mayor Sulochana Das.
Bhubaneswar: In an increasingly concerning trend, large hoardings displaying New Year greetings, haphazardly mounted on road medians and junctions across Bhubaneswar, are diminishing the city’s aesthetic appeal, particularly as it prepares for the grand Pravasi Bharatiya Divas-2025.
These oversized advertisements and displays, erected by various parties, organisations, and even individuals, have proliferated throughout major city landmarks and are currently providing an ugly look to the city.
Notable locations where such hoardings could be found include the bustling Raj Mahal Square, the heavily trafficked Sishu Bhawan Square, the educational hub of Vani Vihar, the commercial centre of Jaydev Vihar, and the residential area of Acharya Vihar, among numerous other prominent spots.
The road medians along the city’s major arterial routes, including the busy Janpath, the commercial Bidyut Marg, and the historic Gopabandhu Marg, have become especially popular locations for these unauthorised displays.
These randomly placed hoardings not only mar the city’s visual landscape but also present a serious safety hazard to motorists and pedestrians alike, potentially distracting drivers and obstructing clear visibility at crucial junctions.
“Hoardings on the roads always pose a serious challenge for the riders. In most instances, it is very likely that they distract the driver and cause accidents. The situation inside the city now is worrisome,” Syed Maqbool Ali, former member, National Road Safety Council, said.
Further complicating the matter are the oil-painted New Year greetings that have appeared on road surfaces and public property across the city. Such messages could be found on the road near Hatiasuni and also on the service lane of NH-16.
These unauthorised paintings are creating additional problems, presenting a significant challenge to maintaining the city’s aesthetic. The situation is particularly problematic as these markings are often permanent and difficult to remove without damaging the underlying surfaces.
In stark contrast to these unauthorised displays, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation is actively engaged in beautifying the city through carefully planned and professionally executed theme-based mural paintings.
Several walls are freshly painted while the old and damaged ones were retrieved. “We will remove all the hoardings from the unauthorised places before the event. We urge people not to indulge in such practice and put hoardings at designated locations only,” said city mayor Sulochana Das.
