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- The Greater Bengaluru Authority has proposed building a 2.3-kilometer tunnel road in Hebbal that would require the removal of 1,128 trees.
- Environmentalists have initiated an online campaign against the project, which has already garnered over 20,000 signatures.
- Concerns include the loss of heritage trees, impact on local biodiversity, and increased pollution during the construction phase.
- The project is estimated to cost approximately ₹1,130 crore and is intended to connect to Kempegowda International Airport.
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- Government response to the online campaign and petition
- Further environmental impact assessment reports
- Possible modifications to the project design
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Named India · Bengaluru · Hebbal · Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University · Kempegowda International Airport · Bangalore Development Authority · Greater Bengaluru Authority
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