India, Nov. 20 -- Bengaluru's most debated tunnel road project received a major push on Tuesday after the Institution of Engineers (India) offered what it called "unequivocal support," describing the plan as the city's most practical long-term solution to its traffic crisis.

The endorsement came after a technical panel of senior engineers met on November 11 to examine the government's proposal.

Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who shared the endorsement on X, said the expert backing reflects a broader consensus that the city "deserves faster, cleaner and safer mobility."

In a detailed assessment submitted to the state government, the engineers said Bengaluru's current traffic load, 1.45 crore registered vehicles and an additional 6...