The single-lane broad roadway that runs behind the Ennore Thermal Power Plant in Tiruvallur district will be broadened to a two-lane large center to help in reducing traffic on other roadways in the surrounding locations.
Sources in the Highways Department stated that the 4.6 km long roadway in between Chepakkam (not Chepauk in Chennai) to Mouthambedu, near Minjur, might be made use of in a much better way if it were larger, given that it remains in an enterprise zone. “It will can be found in convenient throughout rush hour when vehicle drivers can be diverted to it. It can likewise be utilized in times of emergency situation. Regional lorries will likewise have the ability to drive securely.”
The work, that includes widening of existing culverts to enable totally free circulation of water in streams, will cost Rs. 10.50 crore and will be used up in addition to the widening of the Chinna Kavanam to Perumbedu Road and Athipattu Railway Station Road.
The Chinna Kavanam to Perumbedu Road, which removes 600 mts from the train underpass, is 8 km in length. Of this, 2.8 km of roadway is being expanded from today 5.5 mts to 7 mts at an expense of 3.21 crore. “The Balasubramaniaswamy Temple at Perumbedu brings in a great deal of crowds on Tuesdays, Saturdays and celebrations and this widening will help fans to the temple,” stated a Highways authorities.
With the 3rd work, the Athipattu Railway Station Road will end up being 5.5 mt large for a length of 1.6 km from its present 3.75 km. The task is approximated to cost Rs. 1.67 crore. Tenders have actually been required expanding these centers and fundamental work consisting of marking and grubbing is anticipated to start by December.
Released – September 25, 2025 05:45 am IST