Hebbal-Mekhri Tunnel Project: Boon or bane for Bengaluru? | SoSouth

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The proposed 2 km tunnel project between Hebbal and Mekhri Circle, initiated by the BBMP under the Siddaramaiah 2.0 government, faces scrutiny as experts question its necessity and cost-effectiveness. Professor Ashish from IISc speaks to Sosouth, highlighting the inefficiency of building a tunnel over investing in public transport systems like BMTC lanes or metro light, which offer higher capacity at lower costs. With ongoing metro and suburban rail projects along the same route, the feasibility of investing Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,000 crore in a tunnel comes under scrutiny. The project's purported aim to alleviate traffic congestion raises doubts, as observations indicate smooth traffic flow along the stretch. As the city grapples with a plethora of infrastructure challenges, such projects raise concerns over their utility to taxpayers.

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