Citizens continue to question logic, ecological cost of Hebbal short tunnel
Citizens and activists in Bengaluru are questioning the necessity and environmental impact of a proposed ₹1,140-crore tunnel project at Hebbal junction. Concerns include the removal of nearly 900 trees, potential flooding risks, and the project's lack of approval from local transport authorities.
Why it matters
The debate highlights the tension between urban infrastructure development and the preservation of ecological resources in rapidly growing cities.
Pointing to the Hebbal short tunnel’s use of 3.5 acres of Hebbal Lake and the removal of at least 893 trees along 2.2 km, citizens and activists have questioned whether the ₹1,140-crore project is the right solution to ease Bengaluru’s traffic problems.
The concerns were raised at a discussion organised by the Hebbal Nature Society and hosted by independent bookstore Kadhaigal on Thursday, where questions were raised over the project’s safety, environmental impact and whether existing and proposed public transport could offer alternatives to the tunnel.
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