The Widening of bridge on the Adyar river at Manapakkam by Chennai highways department will turn it from the present four-lane to a six-lane stretch. The 135m-long bridge will also have a 2m-wide pathway for pedestrians. The project includes structural additions to keep the bridge stable under a heavier load. Another addition to the bridge are new streetlights and median. The expansion of the bridge, at a cost of Rs 13 crore, is likely to be completed by mid-January, well ahead of the March deadline. With the 6-lane bridge over Adyar river, residents are hopeful of less traffic congestion during peak hours.
11-14-2017, 08:47 AM
Chennai: Widening of bridge over Adyar river to ease traffic
The Widening of bridge on the Adyar river at Manapakkam by Chennai highways department will turn it from the present four-lane to a six-lane stretch. The 135m-long bridge will also have a 2m-wide pathway for pedestrians. The project includes structural additions to keep the bridge stable under a heavier load. Another addition to the bridge are new streetlights and median. The expansion of the bridge, at a cost of Rs 13 crore, is likely to be completed by mid-January, well ahead of the March deadline. With the 6-lane bridge over Adyar river, residents are hopeful of less traffic congestion during peak hours.
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