IIT Bombay Study Recommends Bengaluru Elevated Corridor Over Hebbal Tunnel Amid IISc Criticism
A traffic microsimulation study by IIT Bombay professor Archak Mittal, commissioned by Rithwik Projects Pvt Ltd, recommends prioritizing Bengaluru's proposed elevated corridor between Mehkri Circle and Veterinary College over the Hebbal short tunnel for better traffic benefits. The study suggests building both projects together for complementary effects but faces criticism from IISc experts who question its data, methodology, and traffic diversion assumptions. Critics also highlight the absence of an origin-destination survey and the need to consider other infrastructure like the Hebbal-Sarjapur metro line.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (49/100). Lens Score 48/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (48–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thehindu broke this story on 28 Sept, 03:37 pm. Other outlets followed.