TN launches ₹1,621-cr elevated highway project

elevated highway project
Tamil Nadu state highways department has launched the construction work on the elevated highway project along Avinashi Road. The 10.01km long elevated highway will connect Uppilipalayam to Goldwins at an investment of ₹1,621.3 crore. The state government has released ₹200 crore for the project, which is targeted to be completed within four years. The state highway department is working on the spots where 397 piers will be constructed and is also in the process of working on overhead utilities like electric cables, BSNL cables and pipelines laid by the various civic agencies. The cost of removing them is estimated to be ₹50 crore. Up and down ramps will be constructed at four locations – Anna Statue, Nava India, Hopes College and airport – to reduce traffic congestion.

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