Archive · 9 Aug 2025
BMLTA Slams Bengaluru Tunnel Road Project, Citing Multiple Flaws
Imagine the city wants to build a long tunnel road.
Some experts reviewed the plan and found many problems.
They said the plan doesn't match the city's overall goals for transportation.
The experts worried that the plan didn't study how many cars would use the tunnel.
They also were concerned that the plan didn't account for how the tunnel might affect the environment.
They found the plan was missing important data and was not considering things like the metro system or the city's geological risks.
The experts suggested the city reconsider the plan and focus on better public transport.
BMLTA criticizes Bengaluru's proposed north-south tunnel road project.
The project is deemed misaligned with the city's Comprehensive Mobility Plan and other policies.
BMLTA highlights concerns about lack of scientific assessment, including travel demand and impact on surface roads.
The review also addresses environmental, geological, and financial inadequacies in the project plan.
Urban mobility experts support BMLTA's assessment, emphasizing the need for public transport solutions.
- Who
- Bengaluru Metropolitan Land Transport Authority (BMLTA) and Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP).
- What
- BMLTA criticized the proposed Bengaluru tunnel road project.
- When
- The review was conducted after BBMP submitted the feasibility study in July 2024.
- Where
- Bengaluru, specifically the north-south corridor.
- Why
- BMLTA cited concerns about alignment with city plans, lack of scientific assessment, and environmental and financial inadequacies.
BMLTA Findings
BBMP Position
Alignment with City Plans
BMLTA Findings
The project does not align with the city's Comprehensive Mobility Plan, favoring car-based commuting over public transport.
BBMP Position
N/A
Scientific Assessment
BMLTA Findings
BBMP failed to conduct origin-destination surveys, leading to speculative traffic shift estimations and potentially overestimated demand.
BBMP Position
N/A
Environmental and Geological Risks
BMLTA Findings
The study neglects geological and seismic risks and overlooks environmental concerns, including the proximity to Rajakaluves and lakes.
BBMP Position
N/A
- Project Type
- North-South Tunnel Road
- Reviewing Body
- BMLTA
- Feasibility Report Submitted
- July 2024
- Main Concern
- Alignment with CMP
- BBMP Experience
- Lacks experience in implementing large tunnels
- Expert Opinion
- Satya Arikutharam supports BMLTA's findings