The Institution of Engineers India (IEI) has thrown its weight behind Bengaluru's ambitious tunnel road project, presenting a comprehensive report that confirms the initiative's technical and financial feasibility for addressing the city's chronic traffic problems.
Technical Endorsement for Infrastructure Solution
In a significant development for Bengaluru's infrastructure landscape, IEI Secretary M Lakshmana formally submitted the detailed assessment report to Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar. The submission occurred on November 19, 2025, marking a crucial step forward for the proposed underground transportation network.
The engineering body's endorsement carries substantial weight in infrastructure circles, given IEI's prestigious standing as a premier technical organization. Their thorough evaluation examined multiple aspects of the tunnel road proposal, from geological considerations to construction methodologies and long-term maintenance requirements.
Addressing Bengaluru's Traffic Crisis
Bengaluru's traffic congestion has reached critical levels, with commuters regularly experiencing hours-long delays during peak travel times. The tunnel road project represents one of the most ambitious attempts to create alternative routes beneath the city's already crowded surface roads.
The IEI report specifically addresses how the underground network could divert significant vehicle volume from key congestion hotspots. By creating subterranean passages, the project aims to reduce travel time dramatically for thousands of daily commuters while minimizing the need for extensive land acquisition that typically plagues surface-level infrastructure projects.
Financial Viability and Implementation Timeline
Beyond technical feasibility, the Institution of Engineers India has also validated the project's financial sustainability. Their analysis includes detailed cost-benefit assessments, funding models, and potential return on investment metrics that would make the massive undertaking economically justifiable.
While specific financial figures from the report haven't been publicly disclosed, sources indicate that the IEI has proposed multiple implementation phases to distribute costs over several budget cycles. This phased approach would allow the government to demonstrate early successes while securing additional funding based on proven results.
The submission of this comprehensive report sets the stage for potential government approval and subsequent tendering processes. With both technical and financial viability now established by a respected engineering body, the Bengaluru tunnel road project moves closer to becoming a reality that could transform the city's transportation landscape.
