Major Widening at Padi ROB
The state highways department has started ₹139 crore widening works at Padi rail overbridge, expanding the existing three-lane structure into a dual five-lane bridge. (PHOTO CREDIT: C SURESH KUMAR/TNN)
Approach Roads to Be Widened
The narrow approach stretch towards Padi, a long-standing traffic bottleneck, will also be widened to five lanes with a central median, improving traffic flow along the corridor. (PHOTO CREDIT: C SURESH KUMAR/TNN)
Collaboration with Southern Railway
Work on the portion crossing railway tracks will be done by Southern Railway, sourcing girders from Arakkonam. Electrical line shifting is also part of the project. (PHOTO CREDIT: C SURESH KUMAR/TNN)
Bridge Width to Increase Significantly
The ROB’s width will rise from 27m to 53m, including footpaths on both sides, streamlining vehicle and pedestrian movement across the bridge. (PHOTO CREDIT: C SURESH KUMAR/TNN)
Traffic Bottleneck Relief
The 1.1 km stretch near Padi currently narrows to two lanes, causing frequent traffic snarls and accidents. Widening will address the choke point on the Inner Ring Road. (PHOTO CREDIT: AI)
New U-Shaped Service Roads
Two 7.5m wide U-shaped service roads under Villivakkam ROB, costing Rs 14 crore, will allow U-turns towards North Korattur and Padi without entering the busy junction. (PHOTO CREDIT: AI)
Overall Corridor Expansion
The Inner Ring Road corridor from Manali to Guindy is being expanded with five lanes on most stretches, while National Highways Authority of India is improving other sections to ease congestion. (PHOTO CREDIT: C SURESH KUMAR/TNN)
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