Karnataka cabinet greenlights Bengaluru's mega tunnel project for ₹12,690 crore: Report
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka cabinet greenlights Bengaluru's mega tunnel project for ₹12,690 crore: Report

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka cabinet on Thursday approved two major infrastructure projects aimed at addressing Bengaluru’s chronic traffic congestion. The first is a ground breaking tunnel road project, set to cost an impressive ₹12,690 crore, The Times of India reported. This initiative will feature an 18-kilometer twin-tube tunnel extending from Hebbal flyover to the Central Silk Board junction, complete with five entry and exit points. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had previously urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to allocate ₹30,000 crore for the construction of the tunnel network, proposing a joint venture between the state government and the National Highways Authority of India. In addition to the tunnel, the cabinet approved a 250-meter sky deck project, expected to cost ₹500 crore.

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Bengaluru civic body under fire over inaccuracies in tunnel road project report
4 days, 9 hours ago

Bengaluru civic body under fire over inaccuracies in tunnel road project report

India Today  

A detailed project report for an ambitious tunnel road project in Karnataka’s Bengaluru has raised eyebrows after it was found to contain multiple inaccuracies, including environmental discrepancies and references to cities in Maharashtra. The DPR, which cost the state Rs 9.5 crore, prepared by New Delhi-based Rodic Consultants and submitted to the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike in November 2024, outlined …

46-km twin-tube tunnel roads, 124.7-km elevated corridors, double deckers and underpasses, among traffic management infrastructure plan for Bengaluru
3 weeks ago

46-km twin-tube tunnel roads, 124.7-km elevated corridors, double deckers and underpasses, among traffic management infrastructure plan for Bengaluru

The Hindu  

Forty-six kilometres of twin-tube tunnel roads, 124.7 km of elevated corridors, double deckers and underpasses: these are among the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike’s comprehensive traffic management infrastructure plan for Bengaluru. A feasibility report on the road infrastructure projects has estimated the total cost at ₹54,964 crore. According to the document, Altinok Consulting Engineering Inc. has conducted the feasibility study of …

Bengaluru civic body to hire consulting firm for financial management of tunnel road and sky deck projects
1 month ago

Bengaluru civic body to hire consulting firm for financial management of tunnel road and sky deck projects

Hindustan Times  

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanaragara Palike, the civic body of tech capital, has plans to hire a consultant firm for the financial management during the construction of projects like tunnel road and sky deck, reported Money Control. The consultant firm will prepare a comprehensive financial and fundamental plan for the BBMP in the upcoming five years as the civic body has …

Bengaluru to shine bright with LED streetlights, Karnataka cabinet okays ₹684 crore project: Report
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru to shine bright with LED streetlights, Karnataka cabinet okays ₹684 crore project: Report

Hindustan Times  

In a move to enhance energy efficiency and reduce maintenance costs, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, which is Bengaluru's civic administrative body, has proposed a significant upgrade to the city's streetlighting system. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} On August 22, the state cabinet approved a plan to transition to LED streetlights under a comprehensive annual energy-saving model. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} …

Karnataka cabinet approves 12,690 crore tunnel road project from Hebbal to Silk Board
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka cabinet approves 12,690 crore tunnel road project from Hebbal to Silk Board

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The state cabinet on Thursday granted administrative approval for construction of an 18.5-km tunnel road from Hebbal to Central Silk Board Junction on Hosur Road at an estimated cost of Rs 12,690 crore. The cabinet also approved a 250-foot tall skydeck project in Bengaluru to be built at a cost of Rs 500 crore. Initially, 11 high-density corridors were …

Karnataka Cabinet approves construction of tunnel road, skydeck, and Indira canteens
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka Cabinet approves construction of tunnel road, skydeck, and Indira canteens

The Hindu  

The Karnataka Cabinet has given in-principal administrative approval for construction of one tunnel road, skydeck, and establishing 52 new Indira Canteens in Bengaluru on Thursday. The Cabinet has given green signal for construction of the 18.5 km twin-tube tunnel road between Hebbal flyover and Silk Board Junction flyover. The feasibility study conducted by the Altinac Consulting Engineering Inc. also suggested …

Union Cabinet approves three metro rail and two airports projects
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Union Cabinet approves three metro rail and two airports projects

Hindustan Times  

The Union Cabinet on Friday approved five infrastructure projects across four states, three to boost mass-transit in Bengaluru, Thane and Pune, and two to augment air connectivity in Bihar and West Bengal. Information and broadcasting minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that with this, the Union government has approved infrastructure projects worth nearly ₹ 2 lakh crore since assuming office in June, …

PM inaugurates Sela tunnel, dedicates projects worth ₹55000 cr to six NE states
10 months ago

PM inaugurates Sela tunnel, dedicates projects worth ₹55000 cr to six NE states

Hindustan Times  

Guwahati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated and laid foundation stones of several projects for six northeastern states valued at nearly Rs.55,0000 crore at an event held in Arunachal Pradesh’s capital Itanagar. PM Modi inaugurated the Sela tunnel by flagging off an Arunachal Pradesh State Transport bus The event was attended by chief minister Pema Khand, governor KT Parnaik …

Karnataka Budget: Proposals to increase BBMP revenue, decongest traffic
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka Budget: Proposals to increase BBMP revenue, decongest traffic

The Hindu  

The 2024-25 Budget presented on Friday has proposed to substantially step up the revenue of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, besides focusing on decongesting Bengaluru’s traffic through the implementation of big-ticket projects. The budget said this fiscal, the civic body has collected ₹4,300 crore, which is ₹1,000 crore more than the previous financial year’s collection. The budget has also proposed …

‘DPR preparation for tunnel road in Bengaluru on track’
11 months, 2 weeks ago

‘DPR preparation for tunnel road in Bengaluru on track’

The Hindu  

To find a permanent solution to the congestion in Bengaluru city, construction of tunnel roads at select places has been proposed, said Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot in his Republic Day address, adding that, “The process of preparation of Detailed Project Report with the help of international agency for construction of tunnel road of 2-km area has been initiated.” It may be …

Funds Sought From Centre For Bengaluru City Road Tunneling
1 year ago

Funds Sought From Centre For Bengaluru City Road Tunneling

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Bengaluru City incharge and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar who has envisaged urban tunnels to decongest Bengaluru City roads on Wednesday made an appeal to Union Minister for Finance Nirmala Sitaraman in New Delhi and sought requisite funds from the Central Government to make the planned project a reality which approximately comes to around Rs 30,000 crore. He brought …

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