{"id":57304,"date":"2025-06-21T15:47:43","date_gmt":"2025-06-21T10:17:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanacres.in\/?p=57304"},"modified":"2025-06-21T15:47:43","modified_gmt":"2025-06-21T10:17:43","slug":"bengaluru-tunnel-toll-rises-to-rs-19-per-kilometre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/livzzy.in\/?p=57304","title":{"rendered":"Bengaluru Tunnel Toll Rises To Rs 19 Per Kilometre"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bengaluru commuters could end up paying \u20b9318 for a one\u2011way trip on a newly proposed tunnel road, as the detailed project report revises the toll rate from \u20b916 to \u20b919\u202fper\u202fkm. The 16.75\u202fkm subterranean link between Hebbal and Silk Board aims to decongest traffic but raises fresh concerns about affordability and viability. According to the new DPR by Rodic Consultants, the \u20b919\/km rate reflects projected traffic density and anticipated growth along the corridor.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This places Bengaluru\u2019s tunnel in the same league as Mumbai\u2019s Trans\u2011Harbour link, which charges \u20b9250 for 22\u202fkm, yet experts warn that domestic commuters may not demonstrate equal willingness to pay. Mobility specialists have flagged the absence of a \u201cwillingness to pay\u201d survey in expectations of commuter affordability. Experts caution that without such validation, the tunnel may remain underused, threatening both social equity and financial viability. The \u20b917,780\u2011crore tunnel project, sanctioned by the Karnataka cabinet, will proceed under a Build\u2011Own\u2011Operate\u2011Transfer (BOOT) model. The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) will cover 40\u202fper cent of costs with viability gap funding, while the remaining 60\u202fper cent will be borne by private developers. Yet revenue\u2011sharing terms remain unclear.<\/h4>\n

Critics argue the project design lacks scientific rigour. The DPR was reportedly prepared within three months\u2014far shorter than typical timelines\u2014without comprehensive traffic or geological surveys. This has drawn sharp critiques that the plan is based on recycled data and lacks current traffic analysis. Environmental and mobility analysts have voiced concerns. A recent study by IISc Bengaluru\u2019s Sustainable Transportation Lab warns that constructing tunnels for private vehicles may reduce mass transit ridership, increasing congestion and carbon emissions. They recommend prioritising Metro and suburban rail, which promise higher capacity and equitable city access. Opposition has also emerged from civic leaders. A Mumbai\u2011based MP challenged the project\u2019s cost, toll rates, and environmental assumptions, advocating for improved public transport instead On the government side, officials justify the \u20b919\/km rate due to high construction costs and the project’s long gestation\u2014scheduled for completion in 2029\u201330.<\/h4>\n

They argue that the tunnel offers a faster North\u2011South alternate route and reduces congestion along arterial roads. Yet critics highlight Bengaluru\u2019s deeper issues. Pothole\u2011ridden roads, inadequate stormwater drainage, and patchy public transport remain unaddressed. Many argue initial improvements should focus on upgrading existing infrastructure rather than constructing expensive tunnels. As Bengaluru eyes global infrastructure, questions of urban justice loom large. Will higher tolls exclude lower\u2011income commuters? Will public transit suffer? Will the tunnel truly cut emissions, or simply serve car\u2011owners? Without transparent commuter surveys, environmental impact assessments, and clear revenue terms, the project risks widening access divides.<\/h4>\n

Also Read :Uttar Pradesh Leads Indias Expressway Boom<\/a><\/p>\n

Bengaluru Tunnel Toll Rises To Rs 19 Per Kilometre<\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Bengaluru commuters could end up paying \u20b9318 for a one\u2011way trip on a newly proposed tunnel road, as the detailed project report revises the toll<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":57306,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[146,147,148],"tags":[16604,14284,372,14088,915,75668,75669,75670],"class_list":["post-57304","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-latest","category-news","category-urban-news","tag-greeninfrastructure","tag-publictransport","tag-sustainablecities","tag-urbanmobility","tag-bengaluru","tag-equitabletransport","tag-tollhike","tag-tunnelroad"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/livzzy.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57304","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/livzzy.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/livzzy.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/livzzy.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/livzzy.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=57304"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/livzzy.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57304\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/livzzy.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/livzzy.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=57304"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/livzzy.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=57304"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/livzzy.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=57304"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}