Archive · 23 Sep 2025
Bengaluru Tunnel Road Faces Expert Scrutiny Over Costs
Bengaluru plans a tunnel road to help with traffic.
However, an expert, Ashish Verma, raises concerns about the project.
He says it might cost too much, benefiting only wealthy people.
The project could increase pollution and not solve traffic jams.
Verma suggests focusing on public transport instead.
The Deputy Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar, supports the project despite the concerns.
A tunnel road project in Bengaluru faces scrutiny from an expert.
IISc expert Ashish Verma highlights concerns about cost and potential environmental impact.
Projected toll of Rs 300 per trip raises cost concerns.
The road is likely to benefit the elite and might not ease congestion.
Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar remains confident in the project.
- Who
- Ashish Verma, DK Shivakumar
- What
- Concerns regarding Bengaluru Tunnel Road project
- When
- Ongoing
- Where
- Bengaluru
- Why
- To ease traffic congestion
Expert's View
Government's View
Project Viability
Expert's View
Project is not viable as it may not solve traffic congestion, and will only serve the elite.
Government's View
Project will ease congestion.
Cost
Expert's View
High toll will make it unaffordable for many.
Government's View
No mention in the article.
- Project Overview
- Hebbal-Silk Board Tunnel Road, ~Rs 18,000 crore
- Expert Critic
- IISc Professor Ashish Verma
- Proposed Toll
- Rs 300 per trip
- Key Concerns
- High costs, elitist access, limited impact, environmental damage
- Deputy CM's Stance
- DK Shivakumar confident in project's success
Sources
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