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Chennai's New L-Shaped Flyover Aims to Ease South City Traffic Congestion

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin inaugurated a newly constructed L-shaped flyover at the busy Central Kailash junction in south Chennai. The Rs 60.68 crore structure is designed to streamline vehicular movement and reduce bottlenecks at this notoriously congested intersection. The 652-metre flyover allows uninterrupted travel from Adyar to Guindy and from Rajiv Gandhi Road toward Guindy, bypassing the ground-level signal. Officials and residents expect the project to significantly cut travel time and improve road safety in the rapidly developing IT and institutional corridor.

Key Points: Chennai's New Flyover Inaugurated by CM Stalin to Ease Traffic

  • Aims to ease notorious congestion
  • Cost Rs 60.68 crore
  • 652-metre L-shaped design
  • Part of broader infrastructure upgrade
  • Expected to cut travel time
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Stalin inaugurates flyover aimed to ease south Chennai traffic

CM M.K. Stalin inaugurates a Rs 60.68 crore L-shaped flyover at Central Kailash junction to decongest key routes in south Chennai.

"The flyover allows uninterrupted travel for vehicles... bypassing the signal at Central Kailash. - Officials"

Chennai, Feb 15

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Sunday inaugurated the newly constructed L-shaped flyover at Central Kailash, a key traffic junction connecting Adyar and Guindy in south Chennai.

The Chief Minister inspected the structure in an official vehicle after declaring it open for public use.

Sardar Patel Road, one of the busiest arterial roads in the city, links Adyar with Guindy and also serves as the starting point of Rajiv Gandhi Road (Old Mahabalipuram Road) at the Central Kailash junction. The intersection has long been notorious for heavy congestion, especially during peak hours, due to traffic flowing from multiple directions, including vehicles heading toward IIT Madras, the Adyar Cancer Institute, and the IT corridor along the OMR.

Constructed at a cost of Rs 60.68 crore, the newly built L-shaped flyover aims to streamline vehicular movement and significantly reduce bottlenecks at the junction.

The flyover allows uninterrupted travel for vehicles moving from Adyar to Guindy and from Rajiv Gandhi Road toward Guindy, bypassing the signal at Central Kailash.

Officials said the 652-metre-long structure has been designed to accommodate two lanes with a single-direction traffic flow, ensuring smoother and safer movement of vehicles.

The distinctive L-shaped design curves at the junction of Sardar Patel Road and Rajiv Gandhi Road, enabling traffic to seamlessly merge without interfering with cross-movement at ground level.

The project is expected to bring major relief to commuters who regularly face delays in the stretch connecting IIT Madras and the Adyar Cancer Institute Road.

With the rapid expansion of IT parks, educational institutions and commercial establishments along OMR and the surrounding areas, traffic density at Central Kailash has increased manifold in recent years.

The state government said the flyover forms part of its broader initiative to upgrade urban infrastructure and decongest key traffic corridors in Chennai.

Commuters and residents have welcomed the project, expressing hope that it will substantially cut travel time and improve overall road safety in the region. With the flyover now operational, authorities expect a marked improvement in traffic flow at one of South Chennai's most critical intersections.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Rs 60 crore for a 652-meter flyover? Seems a bit steep. While infrastructure is needed, we must ensure there's no corruption and the money is well-spent. The government should be transparent with cost breakdowns.
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Karthik V
As someone who drives from Adyar to OMR daily, this is a godsend. The Central Kailash signal used to add 15-20 minutes easily. Kudos to the engineers for the L-shaped design to manage the merge.
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Sarah B
Visiting Chennai for work often, and the traffic near IIT and Adyar was always chaotic. Good to see focused infrastructure projects. Hope they maintain it well and keep it clean.
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Aman W
Great step! But what about the pedestrians and two-wheelers? Flyovers often make ground-level crossings more dangerous for them. Hope proper foot overbridges and signals are also planned.
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Nisha Z
This will be a huge relief for patients and families going to the Adyar Cancer Institute. Every minute saved in traffic is precious for them. A much-needed project 👏

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