GCC urges quick land acquisition for upcoming bridge projects

23 Aug 2024 CW Team

An official indicated that since the flyover crosses railway tracks, coordination with the railways department is necessary. Some progress has been made, but delays are expected for this project, unlike others.

The Valluvar Kottam junction flyover project in Nungambakkam, which is being developed at a revised cost of Rs 1.95 billion, requires 10,878.5 sq m of land, including 2,859 sq m of private land. Although the tender has been issued, the project is still awaiting the issuance of the 11(1) notification.

In Chinna Nolambur, a high-level bridge is being constructed across the Cooum River, connecting Poonamallee High Road and the Union Road, requiring the acquisition of 4,396 sq m of land. The highways department is handling the acquisition for this project. A senior official mentioned that despite some expected delays, the project is still anticipated to be completed by January 2025.

Additionally, the bridge at Sannathi First Cross Street, which requires 1,532 sq m of land, is expected to be completed before 2025. Officials from the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) stated that most of the bridges, including those along South Usman Road, CIT Nagar First Main Road, and across Adambakkam Lake at Jeevan Nagar, are likely to be finished by January next year.

Corporation Commissioner J Kumaragurubaran noted that the land acquisition process, managed by the district collectorate across various departments, is taking some time. However, they have requested the process be expedited. He added that the Ganesapuram and Nolambur bridge projects are likely to experience delays, but progress is still being made.

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