Mysuru, Oct. 31 -- Taxpayers' money down the drain on Vishwamanava Double Road

The bicycle track on Vishwamanava Double Road in Mysuru has been dismantled to make way for the ongoing white-topping works, drawing criticism from residents who have questioned the waste of taxpayers' money.

The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) had constructed 8.72 km of bicycle tracks at various locations across the city at a cost of Rs. 3,65,60,000 to encourage cycling and promote eco-friendly transport.

However, the track on Vishwamanava Double Road has now been removed as part of the road works. Retro-reflective delineators had been installed along the stretch from Kanakadasa Circle to Ramakrishna Paramahamsa Circle to ensure the safety of cyclists, partic...