Elephant Underpasses Built for Safe Passage

In Andhra Pradesh, near Palamaner, three special tunnels called underpasses are being built under a big road called the Chennai-Bengaluru Express Highway.

These tunnels are for elephants to safely cross the road without getting hurt.

Elephants often walk on this road at night, and many have been killed while trying to cross.

The tunnels are being built by the National Highways Authority of India and the Forest Department.

They are making sure the tunnels are big and dark spaces are avoided so that elephants feel comfortable using them.

The construction has been going on for two years, and they are very careful not to disturb the forest or the animals.

There are about 100 to 110 elephants in this area, and the hope is that these tunnels will help them move safely and reduce conflicts with humans.