David Bar-Magen
It’s unfortunate that you seem to feel that you know the “Kochas HaNefesh” better then Chazal.
The Gemara in Bava Basra states quite clearly that if one choose to walk in a place of immodesty even thought there is an alternative path then one is considered a “Rosha” even if that person closes their eyes and does not look at the immodest sights.
This Gemora was quoted by Rav Don SEgal shlita at the Asifa.