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By Express News ServiceBENGALURU: In a move sure to bring cheer to those opposing the elevated corridor project in the city, the state government has issued a notification cancelling the tenders for the first phase of the Rs. 25,000 crore project and has called for a new detailed project report to be submitted. The first phase of the project, the north-south corridor, would have come up between Ballari Road and Silk Board junction. Some of the concerns raised over the project include the lack of sustainability studies as well as allegations of the project approvals being given without public consultation. Just like the steel flyover project, we hope we will see the end of the elevated corridor project.” He pointed out that the re-tendering move was worrisome..