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On, OoruLabs, India's premier urban issues podcast, Sathya Sankaran, Host of OoruLabs talks to Rajkumar Dugar of citizens for citizens about the feasibility of the tunnel road project, the benefits and challenges.

The conversation discusses the proposed tunnel road project in Bengaluru and evaluates its worthiness. The current traffic situation in the area is analyzed, revealing that the average time taken to travel between the Hebbal flyover and Mekri Circle is only 7 to 9 minutes. The estimated time to travel through the tunnel is 4 minutes, resulting in a gain of only 3 to 4 minutes. The cost of the tunnel is projected to be around 3,000 to 6,000 crores. The potential environmental impacts of the project, such as disruption of water tables and contamination of soil and water, are also highlighted. Several alternative projects that could alleviate traffic congestion in the area, including the metro, suburban rail, and road widening, are discussed. The lack of transparency and public consultation regarding the tunnel project is criticized, and the importance of considering the unintended consequences and long-term implications is emphasized.

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Keywords

Bengaluru, tunnel road, traffic congestion, travel time, cost, environmental impact, alternative projects, transparency

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Takeaways

The proposed tunnel road project in Bengaluru may not be worth the cost and potential environmental impacts.

The current traffic congestion in the area can be addressed through alternative projects such as the metro, suburban rail, and road widening.

Transparency and public consultation are crucial in making informed decisions about infrastructure projects.

Considering the unintended consequences and long-term implications is essential in evaluating the feasibility of such projects.

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Sound Bites

"The average time taken by vehicles to go both ways is 7 to 9 minutes, while the tunnel will take a minimum of 4 minutes."

"The cost of the tunnel is estimated to be around 3,000 to 6,000 crores."

"The potential environmental impacts include disruption of water tables and contamination of soil and water."

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Timecodes

00:00 Introduction to the Bengaluru tunnel road project

04:17 Evaluation of travel time and cost

10:14 Discussion on potential environmental impacts

35:09 Importance of transparency and public consultation

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