Mysuru, Nov. 9 -- Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar inspected trees translocated as part of the flyover project being taken up by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) at Kempegowda Circle (Manipal Hospital Junction).

Accompanied by NHAI officials, the MP inspected the trees at Siddique Nagar this noon.

Following a public hearing on the trees affected by the project, authorities had initially identified 350 trees for felling. However, after considering public suggestions and consulting the Forest Department, the plan was revised to fell 60-65 trees, translocate 278 and retain 10 at their existing locations.

The NHAI floated tenders and selected a specialised agency with experience in scientific tree tra...