Chennai Port Maduravoyal Flyover to Finish by November 2027

28 May 2026 CW Team

Both ports together handled a record 107 million tonnes (107 mn t) during the last financial year, the officials said. Chennai Port handled 57.9 million tonnes and Kamarajar Port handled 49.08 million tonnes, figures that the authorities described as indicative of growing trade volumes. Officials said the figures reflected strengthening trade links and hinterland demand.

The combined operational revenue of both ports has crossed Rs 24 billion (24 bn), the officials added. Chennai Port generated operational revenue of Rs 11.85 billion (11.85 bn) and recorded its highest-ever net surplus revenue of Rs 4.34 billion (4.34 bn) in the port's history. Kamarajar Port reported operational revenue of Rs 12.39 billion (12.39 bn) and registered one of the lowest operating ratios among major ports in India.

The sixth phase deep dredging work worth Rs 4.4 billion (4.4 bn) at Kamarajar Port has been completed, allowing the harbour to handle ultra-large cargo vessels with capacity of up to 0.244 million tonnes (0.244 mn t). Officials said the dredging will enable larger vessel calls and improve draft availability for heavy ships. The dredging completion was presented as part of broader efforts to expand handling capabilities.

Traffic studies are being carried out by RITES for Chennai Port's proposed Rs 100 billion (100 bn) Outer Harbour Project, the officials said. The studies aim to assess vehicular movements and logistics requirements linked to the proposed development. The authorities indicated that the flyover and harbour projects together are intended to strengthen port connectivity and support future growth in cargo traffic.

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The Chennai Port-Maduravoyal elevated corridor project is expected to be fully completed by November 2027, the Chennai Port Authority chairman and the Kamarajar Port chairman said in Chennai. The officials said the corridor is progressing rapidly and will ease heavy vehicle movement to and from Chennai Port. The announcement followed updates on cargo handling and revenue performance for the last financial year. Both ports together handled a record 107 million tonnes (107 mn t) during the last financial year, the officials said. Chennai Port handled 57.9 million tonnes and Kamarajar Port handled 49.08 million tonnes, figures that the authorities described as indicative of growing trade volumes. Officials said the figures reflected strengthening trade links and hinterland demand. The combined operational revenue of both ports has crossed Rs 24 billion (24 bn), the officials added. Chennai Port generated operational revenue of Rs 11.85 billion (11.85 bn) and recorded its highest-ever net surplus revenue of Rs 4.34 billion (4.34 bn) in the port's history. Kamarajar Port reported operational revenue of Rs 12.39 billion (12.39 bn) and registered one of the lowest operating ratios among major ports in India. The sixth phase deep dredging work worth Rs 4.4 billion (4.4 bn) at Kamarajar Port has been completed, allowing the harbour to handle ultra-large cargo vessels with capacity of up to 0.244 million tonnes (0.244 mn t). Officials said the dredging will enable larger vessel calls and improve draft availability for heavy ships. The dredging completion was presented as part of broader efforts to expand handling capabilities. Traffic studies are being carried out by RITES for Chennai Port's proposed Rs 100 billion (100 bn) Outer Harbour Project, the officials said. The studies aim to assess vehicular movements and logistics requirements linked to the proposed development. The authorities indicated that the flyover and harbour projects together are intended to strengthen port connectivity and support future growth in cargo traffic.

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