Though none took off the ground, Bengaluru's infrastructure projects saw fast developments
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Why in news
The Karnataka Cabinet approved the north-south tunnel road project and progress on the Peripheral Ring Road (PRR) to address Bengaluru's infrastructure bottlenecks.
Background
The north-south tunnel road is a 16.7 km underground corridor connecting Hebbal and Central Silk Board. The Peripheral Ring Road (PRR), renamed the Bengaluru Business Corridor (BBC), secured a loan from HUDCO for land acquisition and construction.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceHebbal and Central Silk Board are key connectivity points for the new north-south tunnel road in Bengaluru
- BodyBangalore Development Authority (BDA) is implementing the short tunnel-cum-elevated corridor between Hebbal Junction and Mekhri Circle
- BodyHUDCO provided a loan for land acquisition and construction of the Bengaluru Business Corridor (PRR)
- FactThe north-south tunnel road project covers a distance of 16.7 km
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges of urban infrastructure expansion in rapidly growing metropolitan cities like Bengaluru and the role of public-private partnerships in mitigating these issues.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Land acquisition hurdles: Complexity of acquiring private land for large-scale corridors like the PRR
- Funding constraints: Reliance on institutional loans from bodies like HUDCO for high-capital infrastructure
- Urban congestion: Balancing underground tunnel development with surface-level elevated corridor networks
Keywords: Urban Infrastructure · Public-Private Partnership · Urban Planning · Connectivity · Capital Expenditure
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