India, Feb. 13 -- In an effort to tackle Bengaluru's worsening traffic congestion, the Karnataka government plans to invest Rs.1 lakh crore, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced at the Invest Karnataka Global Investors Meet. With the city's vehicle numbers soaring, the government aims to implement large-scale infrastructure projects to improve mobility. Bengaluru already has the highest number of vehicles when compared to other capital cities in the country.

The proposed initiatives reportedly include a 40-km twin tunnel, estimated to cost Rs.42,500 crore, and a 41-km double-decker corridor that integrates both road and Metro rail, with an investment of Rs.18,000 crore. Additionally, the government has planned a 110-km elevate...