The Karnataka High Court on Thursday issued notice to the state government to file its reply on a plea seeking to stop construction of the proposed short tunnel passing through the Hebbal flyover junction. Located in Bengaluru North, the Hebbal Lake spreads over 143 acres and is one of the largest lakes in the city. The proposed tunnel connects Hebbal flyover junction to Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University via Gandhi Krishi Vigyan Kendra (GKVK) campus. What the petitioners saidAppearing for the petitioners, counsel Sneha Nagaraj said, “This short tunnel is under the tank bed, where there are several stormwater drains. About the projectThe short tunnel project is one of the projects undertaken as a measure to ease the traffic congestion problem faced in the city.