# Karnataka HC seeks study on Hebbal tunnel’s impact on lake 2026-08-06T22:40:51+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Karnataka High Court has asked the State government to file an affidavit on whether scientific studies assessed the proposed Hebbal tunnel’s effect on the lake’s inflow, outflow and underground water movement. The court warned it could stay the project if the response is not filed before the next hearing. The Hindu reports the hearing is set for August 24, while Deccan Herald reports August 20 and a 10-day deadline. The 2.2-km, three-lane tunnel would connect Hebbal junction with the veterinary university through the GKVK campus. The Hindu puts its estimated cost at Rs 1,130 crore, while Deccan Herald reports Rs 1,140 crore. Petitioners also seek independent hydrological and environmental assessments. Deccan Herald says they alleged 899 trees could be cut. ## Coverage - thehindu.com - deccanherald.com Tags: Bengaluru infrastructure, environment, Hebbal lake, Karnataka High Court, tunnel road Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/karnataka-high-court-seeks-response-on-hebbal-tunnel-project/ 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/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.