Cheerful news for the people residing in Minjur, Thiruvellavoyal, Ennore and Athipattu
Posted on: 26/Aug/2013 5:11:26 PM
People living in Minjur, Thiruvellavoyal, Ennore and Athipattu have a good news to celebrate because the 665-m-long bridge across the Ennore Creek is nearing completion. The bridge, which takes off at Ennore, ends at Kuruvimedu near the North Chennai Thermal Power Station (NTPS).Apart from improving connectivity for residents of areas such Minjur, Thiruvellavoyal, Ennore and Athipattu, the bridge would also help Chennai port users and also vehicles proceeding to the NCTPS.
Currently, motorists have to take the Tiruvottiyur-Ponneri-Panchetti (TPP) Road passing through Eranavur, Manali New Town and Napalayam and travel more than 20 km to reach various destinations in Tiruvallur district. The bridge will reduce the distance on that route by 24 km.
This bridge has been constructed at a cost of Rs 52 Crores.
