Mayor Saidai Duraisamy launched the construction work of Marina loop road
Posted on: 03/Mar/2014 11:51:22 AM
Earlier the Chennai Corporation has prepared a detailed project report for the development of walkways, benches, a gallery, bicycle tracks, concrete roads, service trenches, rainwater trenches and streetlight fittings at an estimated cost of Rs. 40 crore for the 2.8 km stretch from Lighthouse to Foreshore Estate.
Mayor Saidai Duraisamy launched the construction work connected with this yesterday.
The Loop Road connecting the southern end of Marina and Foreshore Estate will pass all along the Santhome coast of Chennai. The existing 20-metre-wide road is now being used as an alternative route to Santhome High Road during rush hour. It is proposed to turn this stretch into a well laid-out link road with features and amenities that can match world standards.
After the makeover, the four-lane concrete road will serve as an alternative to the congested Santhome High Road with additional features that are intended to benefit the fishing colonies in the area. A 2.4-metre-wide bicycle track, a 3.3-metre-wide walkway and a 2.5-metre-wide gallery will be developed on the eastern side of the road.
The western side of the road will have a fish market with cold storage facilities as well as a walkway.
The concrete road will be barricaded on both sides with stainless steel pillared railings.
