Four-lane elevated corridor to be built at Chennai’s Anna Salai to reduce traffic congestion

Soon, commuting across the city of Chennai will be smooth and convenient! On Tuesday, Tamil Nadu Minister for Highways EV Velu announced a four lane elevated corridor, which is to be constructed on Anna Salai from Teynampet and Saidapet. The corridor is likely to be constructed at a cost of Rs 485 crore. The corridor is expected to decongest traffic in Chennai. In the state Assembly, the minister said that the 3.2 kilometre long corridor will allow vehicles to cross Eldams Road, SIET College, Nandanam, Cenotaph Road as well as CIT Nagar with ease. The announcement was made by the Tamil Nadu Minister for Highways recently while presenting the demands for grants for his department. Velu was quoted in an IE report saying that the proposed plan will reduce congestion of traffic as well as waiting time for motorists.