+
Tamil Nadu Plans 142-km Six-Lane Highway Linking Chennai and Vellore
ROADS & HIGHWAYS

Tamil Nadu Plans 142-km Six-Lane Highway Linking Chennai and Vellore

The Tamil Nadu highways department has proposed a 135–142 km six-lane, access-controlled highway between Chennai and Vellore to improve industrial connectivity and ease traffic congestion.

The new corridor, partly on greenfield alignment, will connect Oragadam industrial hub, Cheyyar SIPCOT industrial park, and a proposed SIPCOT park along NH38 in Vellore district. It is aimed at strengthening freight movement to Kattupalli and Ennore ports while decongesting the Sriperumbudur–Vellore stretch of the Chennai–Bengaluru National Highway.

According to officials, the highway will begin at the under-construction Chennai Peripheral Ring Road (CPRR) near Oragadam and terminate at NH38 in Vellore via Cheyyar SIPCOT. A 68-km section linking Oragadam to Cheyyar is already under land acquisition. The project will broadly follow the alignment of the shelved Chennai–Salem Expressway.

The Tamil Nadu Road Development Company has invited tenders for a feasibility study on extending the Oragadam–Cheyyar Industrial Corridor up to NH38. The study will also assess whether to widen existing stretches or develop a new greenfield alignment between Cheyyar and Vellore.

Officials said the project will reduce travel time for commuters from GST Road to Arcot via Cheyyar and provide direct industrial connectivity to potential growth centres in Vellore district.

The initiative forms part of the state government’s push towards achieving a one-trillion-dollar economy by enhancing infrastructure for industrial and port-led growth.

News source: The New Indian Express

The Tamil Nadu highways department has proposed a 135–142 km six-lane, access-controlled highway between Chennai and Vellore to improve industrial connectivity and ease traffic congestion.The new corridor, partly on greenfield alignment, will connect Oragadam industrial hub, Cheyyar SIPCOT industrial park, and a proposed SIPCOT park along NH38 in Vellore district. It is aimed at strengthening freight movement to Kattupalli and Ennore ports while decongesting the Sriperumbudur–Vellore stretch of the Chennai–Bengaluru National Highway.According to officials, the highway will begin at the under-construction Chennai Peripheral Ring Road (CPRR) near Oragadam and terminate at NH38 in Vellore via Cheyyar SIPCOT. A 68-km section linking Oragadam to Cheyyar is already under land acquisition. The project will broadly follow the alignment of the shelved Chennai–Salem Expressway.The Tamil Nadu Road Development Company has invited tenders for a feasibility study on extending the Oragadam–Cheyyar Industrial Corridor up to NH38. The study will also assess whether to widen existing stretches or develop a new greenfield alignment between Cheyyar and Vellore.Officials said the project will reduce travel time for commuters from GST Road to Arcot via Cheyyar and provide direct industrial connectivity to potential growth centres in Vellore district.The initiative forms part of the state government’s push towards achieving a one-trillion-dollar economy by enhancing infrastructure for industrial and port-led growth.News source: The New Indian Express

Related Stories

Gold Stories

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

NABARD Holds Seminar on Vigilance, Integrity and Good Governance

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) organised a seminar on “Vigilance: Strengthening Integrity and Good Governance” on 25 August 2026 at its Head Office in Mumbai as part of the ongoing Vigilance Awareness Campaign 2026 being observed from 17 August to 16 November 2026, with the theme “Probity for Prosperity."" The seminar was graced by Suresh N Patel, Former Central Vigilance Commissioner, Government of India, as the chief guest and keynote speaker.  The programme was attended by G S Rawat, Deputy Managing Director, Dr Ajay K Sood, Deputy Managing Dire..

Next Story
Equipment

XCMG Unveils World's First 14,000-Ton Ring Crane for Heavy Lifting

XCMG has announced that the first main unit of the world's first 14,000-ton ring crane has rolled off the production line, marking a historic breakthrough in ultra-heavy lifting technology. Jointly developed by XCMG and Sinopec Heavy Lifting & Transportation Co., Ltd., the crane will be the largest-capacity ring crane ever built, setting a new benchmark for major construction projects worldwide.The crane features a modular configuration comprising two main units that work in tandem. The first main unit has completed final assembly and can independently perform lifting operations. Once both..

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

Thriveni Logistics orders 200 tip trailers from Jagdamba trailers

Jagdamba Trailers (JTPL), one of India’s growing trailer manufacturers, has secured a significant order for 200 Tip Trailers from Thriveni Transport and Logistics Pvt. Ltd., a leading mining and logistics company serving operations across India and overseas.The order, placed for iron ore transportation, is a major milestone for JTPL, particularly as the company secured the business after competing with more than 10 established trailer manufacturers. It also strengthens an already successful relationship between the two companies. Approximately one and a half years ago, Thriveni Transport and..

Advertisement

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get daily newsletters around different themes from Construction world.

STAY CONNECTED

Advertisement

SPECIAL OFFER
QR Code