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High-Tension Tower on Bengaluru’s Hebbal Road Prompts Underground Cabling Plan

A viral video of the tower has reignited concerns over Bengaluru’s fragmented infrastructure planning.

the rider can be seen navigating a stretch of road where an imposing high-tension (HT) transmission tower obstructs the path.
Massive electric tower standing squarely in the middle of a road near Hebbal(Image Credits: X/@punitpalial)

Overview

  • An electric transmission tower stands squarely in the middle of a road near Hebbal, forcing commuters to navigate through its base structure.
  • The clip posted online quickly went viral, inspiring memes and generating commentary on governance failures and urban planning oversights.
  • Local accounts indicate the tower predates nearby residential developments, though its original installation date remains unverified.
  • The structure forms part of a high-tension line that runs from the Sahakarnagar substation to Yelahanka.
  • Officials have initiated underground cabling works and plan to relocate the overhead lines before moving the tower.