The construction work for installation of automatically operating over bridge escalators at 5 locations in Chennai is nearing completion. They will be opened for public use after the elections.
During 2012, Tamil Nadu government decided to construct automatic over bridge escalators at 7 places where large number of pedestrians are found. In the first stage, 5 overbridge escalators are constructed in GST Road near Chromepet Hospital, GST Road near Tambaram export zone (MEPZ), Tirumanglam SBOA School junction, Taramani Junction Road near TCS, and Taramani junction near Perungudi Salai.
Currently, more than 90% work is completed. All the 5 overbridge escalators will be opened for public use after the elections. The work at Perungudi, Chromepet, and MEPZ are 100% over. Taramani & Tirmangalam overbridges will be completed in 2 weeks.