Hebbal Short Tunnel: 1,072 Trees to be Transplanted, 56 Proposed for Felling

The Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) has proposed transplanting 1,072 trees and felling 56 others along the alignment of the Hebbal Short Tunnel Project in north Bengaluru, according to BDA Chairman N.A. Haris. Of the 1,128 trees identified in the project area, the majority are proposed to be relocated rather than cut down. However, the plan is subject to approval from the Tree Committee, meaning the proposed tree removal and transplantation measures have not yet received final clearance.

Haris shared the details while speaking at ‘#THTalksBengaluru’, a reader-connect programme, on Thursday. He said the authority was taking measures to minimise both traffic disruption and the loss of trees during infrastructure development. His remarks addressed concerns associated with implementing the tunnel project in a developed urban area, where construction activity can affect road movement and the surrounding environment.

The proposed transplantation of 1,072 trees forms the main part of the BDA’s plan to manage the project’s environmental impact. Transplantation would involve relocating trees instead of removing them entirely, while the 56 trees identified for felling are proposed to be cut down as part of the project alignment. The authority’s plan, however, remains subject to the Tree Committee’s decision, and the supplied information does not specify when approval is expected.

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Haris acknowledged that infrastructure projects generally create temporary disruptions to traffic movement and can involve tree felling. He said the BDA was attempting to reduce these effects while proceeding with the planned development. The comments indicate that traffic management and tree preservation are among the issues being considered as the authority works on the project.

The Hebbal Short Tunnel Project is planned in north Bengaluru, an area where road infrastructure and traffic movement are important considerations for urban development. Construction-related disruption is a concern for road users, while the number of trees affected has drawn attention to the environmental implications of the proposed alignment. The figures released by the BDA provide an indication of how the authority intends to balance the project’s infrastructure requirements with efforts to preserve existing trees.

The next key step is the Tree Committee’s consideration of the proposal. Until approval is granted, the proposed figures for transplantation and felling remain subject to review. Details about the construction schedule, the locations where trees would be relocated and arrangements to ensure their survival after transplantation were not provided in the available information.

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