Mysuru: Only five trees will be felled for straightening or road widening project on the accident-prone curve between Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa Circle (Metropole Circle) and Valmiki Junction near the Jaladarshini Guest House. Due to severe opposition from the environmentalists, the original plan of road straightening could not be taken up and instead adjustments have been made in the project.
The original project was to straighten the steep-gradient road to prevent accidents and it involved cutting of over 100 fully-grown trees. Following opposition from residents and environmental groups, the number of trees to be cut was reduced to six. Now an additional five trees will be cut. Rs. 12.5 crore for the project was released by the Centre under Central Road Fund.
