India, July 21 -- The much-touted tunnel road project between Hebbal and Silk Board, projected as a game-changer for Bengaluru's traffic, could end up exacerbating the very congestion it aims to solve, The New Indian Express reported.

According to the report, the final Detailed Project Report (DPR) says the Rs.22,000-crore initiative may introduce 16 new traffic gridlocks across the city.

Promoted as a signature solution by Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, the tunnel road will feature only eight entry and exit ramps. However, these points are expected to become new congestion hotspots, as merging vehicles, U-turns, and lane shifts are likely to slow down traffic at surface level.

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