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The Hindu
06-08-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
GO issued for construction of new bridge across Koraiyar river in city
The State Highways Department would soon invite bids for the construction of a new bridge across the Koraiyar on Madurai Main Road in the city. The State government has issued an order granting administrative sanction for the construction of the bridge at an estimated cost of ̥₹23.50 crore, according to sources in the department. The project was announced by the Highways Minister in the Legislative Assembly during a discussion on the department grants earlier this year. The Madurai Road is one of the major access route to the Integrated Bus Terminus (IBT) at Panjapur, which was opened recently, from Tiruchi Railway Junction and Central Bus Stand. City residents have been demanding steps to widen the narrow bridge across the river so as to provide an alternative approach road to the IBT, situated off Tiruchi-Madurai National Highway. The narrow bridge, which could barely accommodate two-way traffic, has emerged as a major bottleneck as a large number of buses operating from the IBT have started going via the road. The road also passes through the thickly populated areas of Crawford and Edamalaipattipudur from Kallukuzhi near the Railway Junction. Last year, the NH Wing of the State Highways Department had widened a portion of the road between Panjapur and Edamalaipattipudur, but the narrow bridge across the river on the section was not widened under the project. The NH wing had widened the road section at an estimate of ₹17 crore sanctioned from the Central Road Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) scheme 2023-24. Subequently, reconstruction of the bridge and widening of the approach roads on both sides was entrusted with the Projects Wing of the department. The Projects Wing had prepared the estimates for construction of a four-lane bridge after demolishing the existing narrow bridge. Sources in the department said the tendering process would begin soon. Land acquisition had been completed for widening the approach roads. Though a small bridge, the construction is expected to be completed in 12-15 months, factoring in the monsoon ahead, the sources said.
New Indian Express
08-07-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
TN's Marappalam underpass development: Rs 102 crore sought from government
COIMBATORE: The Projects Wing of the State Highways Department has submitted a proposal to the state government requesting Rs 102.3 crore to develop the Marappalam railway underpass on the Coimbatore-Palakkad main road at Madukkarai. Responding to public demand, the work to widen the underpass began in May after traffic was diverted. However, locals have alleged that the work is progressing at a slow pace. It is hoped with adequate funds the planned works can be fast-tracked. The underpass expansion involves the relaying of the railway tracks over the underpass and land acquisition for widening the carriageway. The funds will be utilised for widening the access road to four lanes to better manage traffic flow in future and also for land acquisition.
