Build tunnel roads in Bengaluru's central business district on a PPP model
“Construction of tunnel roads in CBD area to decongest traffic on PPP Model”
The verdict
The cabinet approved a Rs 17,780 crore, 16.7 km Hebbal-Silk Board tunnel road in May 2025, and the foundation stone for its first stretch (Rs 1,139 crore, 18 months) was laid on 28 June 2026. Construction is at an early stage. Provisional rating.
Rule applied: In progress: deadline not reached; rating is provisional and not counted in the final score
Evidence timeline
- News23 May 2025· The News MinutesupportsKarnataka Cabinet approves Rs 17,780 cr tunnel project in Bengaluru ↗
“approved the construction of a 16.7 kilometre underground tunnel road in Bengaluru”
- News28 Jun 2026· SwarajyasupportsBengaluru's Rs 17,000 crore tunnel road project takes off as CM Shivakumar lays foundation stone ↗
“The initial stretch, estimated to cost Rs 1,139 crore, is expected to be completed within 18 months”
More urban promises from this manifesto
Enact a law for Bengaluru's civic body bringing all service providers under a single agency
Arre wah! Ye toh sach mein hua.
Regularise all 25,000 pourakarmikas (civic sanitation workers)
Board laga hai: kaam chalu hai. Hum bhi dekh rahe hain.
Ensure proper solid waste management in Bengaluru
Gol gol baatein detected. Measure karne ke liye kuch nahi mila.
Promise ID inc-ka-2023-027 · drafted 5 Oct 2026 by research-agent · JSON