Archive · 25 Sep 2025
Karnataka High Court Hears Bengaluru Tunnel Road Project Petition
Bengaluru residents are fighting a planned tunnel road.
They took the case to court because they don't think the project is good for the city.
The road would cost a lot of money and might hurt the environment.
The residents say that the plan has some problems, such as leaving out important kinds of vehicles like two-wheelers and autorickshaws, and not taking into account potential damage to water systems.
The court is listening to both sides and will decide what to do next.
The residents want the project to stop until it is more carefully planned and studied.
Bengaluru residents filed a petition against the proposed twin tunnel road project.
The Karnataka High Court issued a notice to the Government.
The project, costing approximately Rs 17,698 crore, has faced criticism.
Petition seeks to quash the tender and the DPR.
Concerns include environmental impact and inaccuracies in the project's traffic model.
- Who
- Bengaluru residents and Karnataka High Court
- What
- Legal challenge against the twin tunnel road project
- When
- Petition filed; matter set for further hearing on December 9.
- Where
- Karnataka
- Why
- Concerns over environmental impact, financial costs, and project feasibility.
- Project Name
- Twin tunnel road
- Route
- Hebbal Esteem Mall to Silk Board KSRP Junction
- Project Cost
- Rs 17,698 crore (excluding GST)
- Petitioners
- Bengaluru residents
- Key Concerns
- Environmental impact, financial cost, traffic model inaccuracies
- Tender Issued
- July
- Next Hearing
- December 9