Expert Panel Identifies Critical Flaws in Bengaluru's Proposed Hebbal-Silk Board Underground Tunnel Project

Oct 15, 2025 10:45 am CST

An expert committee has raised serious concerns about the Detailed Project Report for Bengaluru's proposed 18.5-kilometer Hebbal-Silk Board underground tunnel, citing incomplete planning, unrealistic cost estimates, environmental risks, and design flaws. The panel recommended comprehensive revision before proceeding with the project intended to ease north-south traffic congestion.