BBMP Seeks ₹19,000 Cr Loan for Twin Tunnel Road Project
The financially strained Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) is pushing forward with plans for a massive twin-tunnel road project. To fund the ambitious infrastructure initiative, the civic body is seeking a ₹19,000 crore loan, stirring debates about feasibility and priorities.
The proposed project, aimed at easing Bengaluru’s notorious traffic woes, involves constructing two underground tunnel roads to improve vehicular movement. While touted as a potential game-changer for urban mobility, critics argue that the project could exacerbate BBMP’s financial crisis.
Civic activists and urban planners have raised concerns about the project’s alignment with the city’s mobility goals. They emphasize the need for alternative investments, such as expanding public transport networks, improving last-mile connectivity, and reducing vehicular dependence, rather than pursuing capital-intensive infrastructure.
This development highlights a recurring challenge in Bengaluru’s urban planning—balancing infrastructure development with financial prudence and sustainable growth. As the city grapples with its burgeoning population and traffic demands, the project has reignited discussions about long-term solutions for urban mobility.
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