Latest on the linking of Perungudi, Thoraipakkam and Sholinganallur with other commercial places in Chennai through metro trains
Posted on: 23/Jun/2022 9:26:39 AM
The highly popular Larsen & Toubro or L & T has got the contract from CMRL now to construct the elevated stretch between Nehru Nagar and Sholinganallur. On this 10km stretch, viaduct and stations would be constructed by the contractor. An amount of Rs 1021 crores would be spent for this purpose.
In a few years, places like Nehru Nagar. Kandanchavadi, Perungudi, Thoraipakkam, Mettukuppam, P.T.C. Colony, Okkiyampet, Karambakkam, Okkiyam Thoraipakkam and Sholinganallur would have metro stations and it would be superb for the residents of these localities in Chennai. It is known that this stretch connects IT corridor with commercial areas in Chennai and it forms a part of corridor-3of 45.8km Madhavaram- SIPCOT line under project 2.
Three important places like Perungudi, Thoraipakkam and Sholinganallur would be linked by this metro line. Viaduct construction would be completed in 3 years of time. At Okkiyam Thoraipakkam, stabling lines and crossover facilities for connectivity would be provided.
It was later brought out by some officials belonging to CMRL that CMRL would construct portal structures to accommodate the elevated expressway planned by the TNRDC. Point is that this Rs 1021crore project that would be completed in another 3 years would be highly beneficial for the residents.
