Chennai infrastructure news
Chennai Metro Advances Corridor IV as Porur–Vadapalani Trial Run Signals February Launch
Chennai Metro Rail’s successful trial run between Porur and Vadapalani marks a key milestone in Corridor IV, bringing faster, seamless connectivity closer for...
Chennai Metro Phase 2 Stations to Get Retail, Dining and Parking Facilities
Chennai Metro Rail Limited plans retail, dining, parking and public spaces at select Phase 2 Corridor 4 stations to boost ridership and ticket-independent...
Asian Development Bank Backs Chennai Metro Expansion With $240 Million Loan
The Asian Development Bank has approved a $240 million loan to support Chennai Metro Phase II, strengthening connectivity, climate resilience and low carbon...
Ennore Fishermen Raise Concerns Over River Blockage as CPRR Construction Debris Alters Water Flow
Fishermen in Ennore say construction debris from the Peripheral Ring Road bridge has narrowed the Kosasthalaiyar River, disrupting water flow, threatening livelihoods and...
Land Acquisition Accelerates for Chennai’s Second Airport at Parandur
Land acquisition for Chennai’s second airport at Parandur is gaining momentum, with 540 acres secured so far. The ₹27,400-crore project requires 5,746 acres...
Chennai Residents Urge Quick Completion of Flyover Projects Before Monsoon
Chennai residents urge the Greater Chennai Corporation to expedite incomplete flyover projects at Usman Road, Sannathi Street, and Ganesapuram to prevent flooding and...
Anna Salai’s 3.2-km Elevated Corridor Above Metro Tunnels Gathers Pace
The ₹621 crore, 3.2-km elevated corridor on Anna Salai above Chennai Metro tunnels has crossed 30% completion, with foundation works set to finish...
Chennai opts for commodity-based freight model amid gaps in land-use data
The Chennai Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority (CUMTA) is coming up with a new model for freight movement. The model is being developed in...
Teynampet-Saidapet Flyover Emerges as Tamil Nadu’s Costliest, at ₹195 Crore per Km
The Tamil Nadu Highways Department’s ambitious 3.2-km Teynampet-Saidapet flyover project has sparked debate for being the state’s and possibly the country’s costliest elevated...
Chennai Metro Tunnel Between Royapettah and Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai Nears Completion
This month, the Chennai Metro Rail is going to achieve a significant milestone in its Phase II expansion: the completion of the tunnel...
