Metro Phase II runs into tree line.

Before even the plans can come to the ground, the 'easier' sections of Phase II of the Namma Metro project seem to have hit a roadblock.

The meeting recently to seek public objections on the axing of 313 trees on Kanakapura Road and Mysuru Road – to make way for extensions of the metro line to Anjanapura Township and Kengeri respectively – turned heated as residents and environment activists took on Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited’s (BMRCL) “failed” assurances in the yet-to-be-completed Phase I of the project.

While the meeting was expected to 'deliver a verdict' on Metro’s request to cut down trees; considering the overwhelming objection received, as well as lack of information on the project, the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) deferred the public consultation until the metro could come up with “sufficient” information and response to the objections.


THE HINDU