Mysore/Mysuru, July 9 -- 2.5-metre median with plants, footpaths and streetlights planned

The road widening project on Hyder Ali Road in Nazarbad is progressing rapidly. The existing 10-metre-wide stretch is being expanded to 30 metres as part of a comprehensive redevelopment initiative.

The project, taken up at an estimated cost of Rs. 4 crore, includes the construction of a central median, footpaths on both sides, stormwater drains and the installation of streetlights.

To make way for the project, 40 trees were felled in April along the 360-metre stretch between Kalikamba Temple and the SP Office Circle. The move sparked sharp criticism from environmentalists, who condemned the mass tree cutting and accused the authorities of failing...