Why ECR stretch from Chennai to Mamallapuram would appear different soon?
Posted on: 05/Oct/2019 9:34:10 AM
It is known that Chennai to Mamallapuram is an important stretch that is frequently used by many vehicles. Point is second informal talks between Indian Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi and China President Mr. Xi jinping has been scheduled to take place next week in the coastal town.
For the above mentioned reason, the stretch between Chennai and Mamallapuram is now cleaned up. The officials along with some help from the police personnel have removed huts and other unapproved structures along the ECR in Vettuvankeni.
A shop owner spoke about how 5 years back the shop was put after getting the permission from the land owner and how now the police had removed her shop. She was not clear whether she would be allowed to put up her shop once the meeting of the top two persons gets over.
It must be noted that old abandoned shops and structures in addition to huts and other habitations were removed. Not only that, the metal debris along the road was also removed. It was later pointed out by an official that it was usual for them to remove such items. He added that there were special instructions given to remove the above items mentioned due to VVIP’s visit.
It is important to mention that in Kovalam the road leading to a private hotel where the dignitaries would be staying was also expanded. New reflectors were also provided on the road on which Marine police station is present. A shop owner spoke about how he was asked to shut down his shop during the meeting and how he was asked to open it again after the meeting.
In April in the year 2018, Defence Expo was held in Thiruvidanthai and it is now said that a helipad laid for this Defence Expo would be used for the 2 leaders.
