# Karnataka High Court seeks response on Hebbal tunnel project 2026-08-07T05:41:51+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Karnataka High Court has sought the State government’s response to a PIL against the proposed 2.2-km, three-lane twin tunnel from Hebbal junction to KVAFSU, estimated to cost Rs 1,130 crore. The Bench warned it could stay the project if a written response is not filed before the next hearing on August 24. Notice has also been issued to contractor Rithwik Projects Pvt. Ltd. The court directed the government to state whether studies assessed the tunnel’s effect on Hebbal lake, including possible obstruction to water inflow or outflow. The petitioners claim the tunnel would pass 8 to 12 metres from the lake boundary and challenge reduced lake buffer rules and BMLTA Rule 24. They seek independent hydrological, groundwater, flood-risk and environmental assessments before work proceeds. ## Coverage - thehindu.com Tags: Bengaluru tunnel, environment, Hebbal lake, Karnataka High Court, urban infrastructure Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/karnataka-high-court-seeks-response-on-hebbal-tunnel-project-2/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/karnataka-high-court-seeks-response-on-hebbal-tunnel-project-2/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.