MP reviews underpass proposal at G Corner on Trichy-Chennai NH
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He discussed the status of the underpass with officials National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) and
during the meeting.
"The new VuP proposal at G Corner to prevent fatal accidents is making steady progress. The extent of railway land required for the project has been identified, and further developments to launch the construction work as early as possible were discussed," Trichy MP told TOI. While 3,100sqm of railway land was initially estimated to be required for the new infrastructure, the land requirements will be finalised while preparing a detailed project report (DPR).
The participants also discussed the alignment of the VuP and a new service road, creating an easy approach for the the Ponmalai railway workshop and adjoining residential settlements. Through new VuP, vehicles from service roads on both sides of the NH can access institutions and commercial establishments through the underpass and vehicles can ply on the highway without any interruption from the local traffic.
Presently, as service roads on both sides of the NH between G Corner and TVS Tollgate are not connected, commuters approach the highway in opposite directions, leading to accidents.
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