# Tejasvi Surya urges halt to Hebbal tunnel project

2026-08-12T18:27:35+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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Bengaluru MP Tejasvi Surya has written to Chief Minister DK Shivakumar demanding that the Rs 1,140 crore Hebbal Short Tunnel project not proceed without a scientific assessment. Surya said experts have raised serious concerns about the tunnel's design, safety, and integration with the city's long-term mobility network. The proposed tunnel passes through Hebbal Lake. The Deccan Herald reports that Surya shared his letter on social media, calling for a review before any construction begins. The project, a key infrastructure plan for Bengaluru, has faced criticism over its environmental impact and feasibility.

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- deccanherald.com <https://www.deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/bengaluru/tejasvi-surya-writes-to-cm-dk-shivakumar-on-short-tunnel-project-at-hebbal-4108922>

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