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Karnataka Advances Bengaluru Infrastructure with Tunnel Road and Metro Expansion

State Cabinet approves Rs 17,780 crore tunnel project and revised Rs 40,425 crore Metro Phase-2 budget as Centre awaits further proposals.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar.
Karnataka Cabinet approves Rs 17,780 cr tunnel project in Bengaluru
Bengaluru has an operational metro network spanning approximately 75 km, while another 145 km is under active construction.
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Overview

  • The Karnataka Cabinet has approved a 16.7-km underground tunnel road in Bengaluru, connecting Hebbal and Central Silk Board Junction, with global tenders for the first phase expected soon.
  • Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced the tunnel will follow a hybrid or BOOT model, feature multiple entry/exit points, and is projected to be completed in three years.
  • A revised budget of Rs 40,425 crore for Namma Metro Phase-2 was cleared, reflecting a significant cost escalation of Rs 14,019 crore, while Phase-3A proposals await expert review and central approval.
  • Criticism from opposition leaders and citizens highlights concerns over environmental impact, prioritization of car-centric projects, and potential neglect of public transit expansion.
  • The state also approved a Rs 4,792 crore solid waste management overhaul, restructuring operations into 33 constituency-based packages to improve urban sanitation.