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Karnataka Government Advances Hebbal Tunnel Road Plan Despite BJP Opposition

Deputy CM DK Shivakumar confirms land acquisition for ₹42,000 crore project, as BJP MPs demand exclusive allocation for Metro infrastructure.

BJP MP Tejasvi Surya.
Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar made the remarks after a meeting with Industries Minister MB Patil at Vidhana Soudha on Monday.
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Overview

  • The Karnataka government will acquire a 45-acre site in Hebbal to build a ₹42,000 crore underground tunnel road featuring north-south and east-west corridors.
  • Land acquisition will utilize mechanisms like Transferable Development Rights (TDR) and Floor Area Ratio (FAR), with tenders being prepared.
  • Deputy CM DK Shivakumar stated the government aims to proceed with both the tunnel road and Metro expansion, citing Hebbal’s strategic importance.
  • BJP MPs Tejasvi Surya and P. C. Mohan oppose the plan, advocating for the land’s exclusive use for Metro infrastructure to address Bengaluru’s congestion and public transit needs.
  • The Hebbal site, originally acquired for a tourism project two decades ago, is seen as critical for both Metro and tunnel road projects, intensifying the political dispute.