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Time of India
20-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Is Radial Road ready for real estate boom? The 200ft-wide Pallavaram–Thoraipakkam stretch is emerging as a key real estate corridor, but infrastructure lags behind
CHENNAI: The Pallavaram–Thoraipakkam Radial Road, once just a connector between GST Road and OMR, is now turning into a real estate magnet — but the infrastructure is struggling to keep up. As towering residential blocks and sprawling IT parks rise along the 200ft-wide stretch, traffic snarls, poor drainage, and civic delays are threatening to trip up its transformation. Around 2,500 residential units are already under construction along the corridor, with major projects by top developers nearing completion. That number is set to surge, with two massive township-style developments expected to add more than 4,000 apartments between 2025 and 2030. 'The Radial Road is no longer just a transit route. It's becoming a self-sustained urban zone with residential and commercial balance,' said Viswajith Kumar, treasurer, Credai Chennai. Sanjay Chugh, director at Anarock, said homebuyers investing in the location now stand to gain from both shortterm traction and long-term value appreciation. The commercial boom is equally aggressive. An 8.3 lakh sqft IT complex is coming up with an investment of 400 crore, while phase 2 of an international tech park is adding 13 lakh sqft of Grade A office space. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Co-Founder of Google Brain, Andrew Ng, Recommends: "These 5 Books Will Turn Your Life Around" Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Several other developers are expected to add more than 4 million sqft of commercial space in the coming years. 'At least 12 to 13 million sqft of commercial space will be added in the coming years,' VS Sridhar, Executive Managing Director, Tamil Nadu & Kerala & Head GCC Advisory- Operations, Cushman & Wakefield, said. 'This is a major growth corridor after OMR, mainly because it is closer to the city with multiple entry and exit points.'But the stretch, he said, needs last-mile connectivity to reach full potential. 'We need metro connectivity or a Bus Rapid Transit System connecting Pallavaram to Thoraipakkam,' he said. Despite this growth, the civic skeleton hasn't evolved at the same pace. 'The Radial Road may be Chennai's next big growth corridor, but unless the groundwork is strengthened, it risks becoming a case study in how to build skywards without looking down,' said an urban planner. B Vijayalakshmi, founder-president of the Federation of Radial Road Residents Association, said, 'The roads have been dug up for the canal work connecting Narayanapuram Lake to the Pallikaranai marshland. It doesn't even look like a 200-feet road anymore. We have been demanding proper water supply and underground sewage connections for a longtime. This stretch falls under the jurisdiction of Greater Chennai Corporation, Kovilambakkam, and Tambaram corporation. And, hospitals, commercial establishments, and even sewage and water lorries regularly park their vehicles along the roadside.' Daily commuters complain of heavy traffic during peak hours, worsened by limited public transport options. Monsoon flooding is a recurring nightmare due to inadequate stormwater drains. Urban planners warn that uncoordinated growth could choke the very promise of attracting developers. 'With high-profile projects set to bring in thousands of new residents and workers, the demand on roads, water, waste, and transport systems will only intensify. Govt should improve road quality, drainage, and mobility infrastructure before the next wave of developments hit the ground,' said a senior planner.
The Hindu
17-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Detailed project report for ERT project in twin cities to be submitted in two months
HESS India, which has signed an MoU with the State government for introducing Electric Rapid Transit (ERT) between Hubballi and Dharwad, will submit a detailed project report (DPR) at its own expense in another two months, Labour Minister and district in-charge Santosh Lad has said. Speaking at a meeting of stakeholders in Dharwad on Monday, Mr. Lad said that ERT has been proposed as a solution to the problems being faced because of the existing BRTS (Bus Rapid Transit System). HESS India will be making modifications in its plan by incorporating the suggestions from elected representatives, local officials and the general public and then finalise the DPR. The Minister clarified that it is a project on Public-Private Partnership model and the DPR will be prepared by HESS India spending its own resources. 'Already, an MoU has been signed between the State government and the company on finalising and submitting the DPR in three months. Already, a month has passed and the first round of meeting of stakeholders has been held to get suggestions. Some of them have already been incorporated and others will be incorporated to redress the problems,' he said. Making a power point presentation on ERT project between the twin cities, officials from HESS India Praveen Kumar and Srinivas Chakravarthy spoke about the modified plan between UAS Dharwad and Hubballi Railway Station. They said that there will be an elevated path of 14 km and the remaining 10 km will be at grade with the existing road. In addition, there will be underpasses of around 2 km, they said and added that once the project is implemented, 75% of the existing BRTS corridor will be available for mixed traffic. After getting details about the project, some of the stakeholders raised issues that are being faced in the existing BRTS corridor and wanted the company officials to keep them in mind while finalising the DPR. The stakeholders raised the issue of waterlogging, problems at junctions like JSS College, Jubilee Circle, Navalur, Kittur Chennamma Circle and other points. Some of them pointed out that a rosy picture was given during a similar meeting while implementing BRTS and they did not want the ERT project to end up in the same fashion. As more number of people raised BRTS problems instead of giving suggestions on ERT project, Mr. Lad lost his cool at one point and appealed to the participants to come up with constructive suggestions to redress the existing problems rather than just complaining. Residents of Navalur raised a valid point on the existing problems because of the flyover on the BRTS corridor and wanted the officials to address the issue while designing the ERT project. Giving his suggestions, Hubballi-Dharwad West MLA Arvind Bellad emphasised on the need for avoiding flyovers at junctions as it will kill local trade and business. He also underscored the need for addressing the issue of waterlogging. Hubballi-Dharwad Central MLA Mahesh Tenginakai sought to know whether mixed traffic can be totally avoided on the ERT corridor and whether an elevated path can be extended to bypass traffic junctions. Replying to the queries raised by the participants, the company officials clarified that the elevated path will facilitate more space for mixed traffic and as a 25-m-long and 250-passenger capacity e-vehicles will be deployed, emission will be zero. They also clarified that with ERT the speed of the vehicles on the mixed traffic lanes will also decrease as the number of signals will come down drastically. Mr. Lad told the stakeholders that there will be a few more consultations before the final DPR is got ready. The authorities will incorporate suggestions given by them, he added. MLC Saleem Ahmed, Deputy Commissioner Divya Prabhu G.R.J., NWKRTC Managing Director Priyanga M., HD-BRTS Managing Director Savitri Kadi, Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer Bhuvanesh Patil, Superintendent of Police Gopal Byakod, Deputy Commissioner of Police Raveesh C.R., President of Karnatak Vidyavardhak Sangha Chandrakanth Bellad and representatives of various organisations were present.
Observer
18-05-2025
- Automotive
- Observer
Heavy vehicles above 3 tonnes not allowed on Mountain Road
The Muscat Municipality is imposing height restrictions on Al Jabal Road (Amerat-Bausher Mountain Road) at four different locations. "To improve safety and traffic flow, Muscat Municipality is installing height restriction barriers on Amerat–Bausher Mountain Road to limit vehicles over three tonnes or three metres high. Heavy vehicle drivers are advised to follow instructions and use alternative routes," a statement said. The municipality earlier invited bids from contractors who will be responsible for all design and construction work related to the installation of height restriction signages on the road. As the mountain road has been prone to regular fatal accidents, especially those involving heavy-duty trucks that also disrupt traffic, there have been requests from the public for a permanent solution, such as an alternative tunnel road to connect the two wilayats of Amerat and Bausher, respectively. According to the Ministry of Transport and Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT), a related tender will be announced this year for the tunnel project. The Greater Muscat Structure Plan (GMSP) places lots of importance on connectivity via public transportation and less dependence on private vehicles, according to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning (MoHUP). As per the plan, the Wilayat of Al Amerat, separated from the rest of the city by mountains, will be connected through a road tunnel in addition to the existing mountain road. This tunnel will change the face of Al Amerat as it will help link the suburb with Ruwi through a Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS), those connected with the masterplan says.
The Hindu
21-04-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Swiss team coming soon for preparing DPR on e-RT service between Hubballi and Dharwad
Labour Minister Santosh Lad has said that as per a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the State government and a Swiss company, the officials of the latter will soon visit Hubballi-Dharwad to study and prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) on e-RT (Electric Rapid Transit) between the twin cities. Speaking to presspersons in Dharwad on Monday, Mr. Lad, however, clarified that there has been no deadline set for submission of the DPR but it is likely to take four months. The Minister said that after submission of the DPR, the State government will study the proposal and its economic feasibility. Subsequently, a meeting of all the stakeholders will be convened to discuss the related issues, he said. Initial discussions with the company officials have revealed that out of the proposed 23 km e-RT, 20 km will be elevated, which will not only ease traffic density but also help commuters reach their destination in time, he said. Mr. Lad said that compared to the 33 stops between Hubballi and Dharwad under the existing BRTS (Bus Rapid Transit System), the focus will be on reducing the number of stops under the proposed e-RT. On the 23-km stretch, the likely stops will be three or four, he added. To a query, Mr. Lad said that the government is positive on the economic feasibility of the proposed project and personally, he felt that the project will be a reality soon. For the record, Hubballi-Dharwad already have a Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) managed by Hubballi Dharwad BRTS Limited. In the wake of complaints and lacunae in the existing transport system, a proposal on e-RT was mooted several months ago.
Observer
15-03-2025
- Automotive
- Observer
Height restrictions likely on Amerat-Bausher Mountain Road
Muscat: The Muscat Municipality is planning to install height restriction signs on Al Jabal Road (Amerat-Bausher Mountain Road) at four different locations. The municipality has invited bids from contractors who will be responsible for all design and construction work related to the installation of related height restriction signages on the road. The last date to submit bids is March 16 As the mountain road has been prone to regular fatal accidents, especially those involving heavy-duty trucks that also disrupt traffic, there have been requests from the public for a permanent solution, such as an alternative tunnel road to connect the two wilayats of Amerat and Bausher, respectively. According to the Ministry of Transport and Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT), a related tender will be announced this year for the tunnel project. The Greater Muscat Structure Plan (GMSP) places lots of importance on connectivity via public transportation and less dependence on private vehicles, according to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning (MoHUP). As per the plan, the Wilayat of Al Amerat, separated from the rest of the city by mountains, will be connected through a road tunnel in addition to the existing mountain road. This tunnel will change the face of Al Amerat as it will help link the suburb with Ruwi through a Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS), those connected with the masterplan says. n
