Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar is planning to visit Singapore with a team of senior officials to gain first-hand experience of tunnel roads.
His visit reflects the state government’s keen interest in constructing underground roads to alleviate Bengaluru’s notorious traffic congestion. However, the proposal is expected to face strong opposition from advocates of public transport.
The visit to Singapore is likely to be scheduled either before the budget session, which concludes on July 14, or immediately after. The Deputy Chief Minister’s itinerary may also include a brief visit to Chennai to gain insights into its solid waste management system.
