Centre approves ₹1,427.61 crore for four-lane Tiruvarur bypass
The Indian government has approved ₹1,427.61 crore for the construction of a four-lane bypass in Tiruvarur, Tamil Nadu. This project aims to enhance connectivity between major industrial hubs and port towns, while also improving road safety and reducing travel time. The initiative has been welcomed by local political leaders as a significant step towards regional development.
- ▪The Tiruvarur bypass will span 14.9 km and include two additional Road Over Bridges.
- ▪The project is expected to decongest Tiruvarur town and reduce travel time by approximately 15 minutes.
- ▪It will improve connectivity to key state highways and the Thyagaraja Swamy Temple.
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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has approved ₹1,427.61 crore for the construction of a four-lane Tiruvarur bypass on the Nagapattinam – Thanjavur section of NH-83 in Tamil Nadu. The project spans 14.9 km and also includes the construction of two additional Road Over Bridges (ROBs) on NH-129A and NH-134A, an official release from the Press Information Bureau said.Mr. Gadkari in a social media post said: “This strategic project will strengthen connectivity between key industrial hubs like Tiruchi and Coimbatore with the port towns of Karaikal and Nagapattinam, boosting regional economic activity.
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