Hebbal short tunnel: 1,072 trees to be transplanted, 56 to be felled, says BDA Chairman
The Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) plans to transplant 1,072 trees and fell 56 to accommodate the Hebbal Short Tunnel project. BDA Chairman N.A. Haris stated that the authority is using advanced technology to minimize environmental impact and traffic disruption.
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This highlights the ongoing tension between urban infrastructure development and environmental conservation in rapidly growing Indian cities.
#THTalksBengaluru Hebbal short tunnel: 1,072 trees to be transplanted, 56 to be felled, says BDA Chairman PRINT FIRST. SCHEDULE FOR MORNING left Stressing that any infrastructure project will cause disruptions to traffic movement and involve tree felling, the BDA Chairman says that the Authority is taking all measures to minimise the inconvenience and tree loss. File Photo File Photo https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/lg6aey/article71564850.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/DSC_4271.JPG ALLEN EGENUSE J BENGALURU KARNATAKA 03/09/2026: Short tunnel project work begins along the service road near Hebbal, Bengaluru on September 03, 2026. PHOTO: ALLEN EGENUSE J / The Hindu left BDA Chairman N.A. Haris participating in The Hindu’s interactive programme ‘#THTalksBengaluru’, in Bengaluru on Thursday. K. MURALI KUMAR K. MURALI KUMAR https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/fk3f8f/article71564869.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/_DSC8715.JPG MURALI KUMAR K BENGALURU KARNATAKA 08/10/2026 : Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) Chairman N A Haris, participates in The Hindu’s interactive programme 'THTalksBengaluru', in Bengaluru on September 08, 2026.
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