Karnataka Cabinet gives approval for Bengaluru's 16.7 km north-south tunnel project
The Karnataka State Cabinet has approved the construction of a 16.7-km underground tunnel road, dubbed the North-South Corridor.
Estimated to cost Rs 17,780 crore, the project will be executed in two packages and completed within three years.
The tunnel will feature multiple two to three-lane entry and exit points, improving north-south mobility across the city.
This high-capacity urban tunnel will link Esteem Mall at Hebbal Junction to Central Silk Board Junction in HSR Layout, aiming to ease chronic traffic congestion.
Deputy CM D K Shivakumar announced that the government will float a global tender and decide between a hybrid model or build–own–operate–transfer) (BOOT) approach after technical reviews.
The procurement model will be finalised in coordination with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.