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The Hindu
07-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Comprehensive mobility plan for Chennai Metropolitan Area to be ready this month
CHENNAI: The comprehensive mobility plan for Chennai Metropolitan Area is likely to be released by Chennai Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority (CUMTA) this month, shaping urban mobility for the next 25 years. The CUMTA executive committee led by Chief Secretary examined all the proposals for a comprehensive mobility plan for Chennai Metropolitan Area on Monday and cleared for submission to CUMTA. CUMTA, headed by Chief Minister is expected to meet by the end of July for release of the comprehensive mobility plan. Following the release of the comprehensive mobility plan, an App for 'journey planner-cum-integrated ticketing' is likely to be launched by the second week of August for commuters in Chennai, Kancheepuram, Chengalpet, Tiruvallur and Ranipet. The journey planner cum integrated ticketing system will include MTC, metrorail, auto and cab for Chennai Metropolitan Area in the first phase. As the Railway Board is expected to approve the integration of Railways with the journey planner cum integrated ticketing system later, suburban train commuters will be integrated with the App by October. Commuters will make a single payment to reach any destination in the metropolitan area, as the App will provide information about the cheapest and the fastest modes of transport to reach any destination. Once the commuter makes a decision, choosing any one of the options provided by the system, she/he will make a single payment and a QR code will be generated for the transit. One of the proposals include extension of Metrorail from Poonamallee to Kuthambakkam bus terminus in this phase. Priority to Airport metro and linking of Kalaignar Convention Centre in Muttukadu on ECR with Siruseri Metro station has also been proposed. The plan involves several key components, including the development of missing links, new links, and ring-radial roads. Road widening and upgradation projects are also included, alongside the construction of Rail Over Bridges (ROB) and Rail Under Bridges (RUB). Grade separations, such as flyovers and underpasses, and improvements to road safety and junctions are part of the strategy. The plan's targets for 2048 include achieving a 45% reduction in transportation sector green house gases emissions, and a 75% reduction in road crashes, including fatal and severe injuries. The plan also aims for 60% of the critical road network to be protected from flood impacts. For the GCC area, the plan proposes the upgradation and construction of Link Road along the Buckingham Canal, spanning 19 km. The Madhavaram Sholavaram elevated corridor, which is along an existing road, has also been proposed. New road projects in the GCC area include the extension of the NH bypass to the Inner Ring Road from Puzhal, and two U-shaped flyovers near Indira Nagar MRTS and Tidel Park Junction at OMR. These new roads proposed in the GCC area cover 7.6 km. In the expanded CMA, the plan includes new town loop roads such as Arakkonam (16 km), Chengalpattu (24 km), Kanchipuram (16.5 km), Mahabalipuram (15.5 km), Parandur (10 km), Tirutani (4 km), and Thiruvallur (11 km). The new town loop roads cover a length of 97 km.
News18
04-06-2025
- Business
- News18
Delhi's Traffic Woes To Ease With New Elevated Roads And Tunnels Worth Rs 24,000 Crore
Last Updated: The Centre greenlit Rs 24,000 crore for new road and tunnel projects in Delhi to ease traffic, modernise infrastructure, and boost regional connectivity In a major move to address traffic congestion and improve connectivity in the national capital, the central government has approved a series of major infrastructure projects worth Rs 24,000 crore. The decision was taken during a high-level meeting chaired by Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday. Present at the meeting were Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, BJP MP Manoj Tiwari, MCD Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh, and other senior officials. During the session, current and future road infrastructure plans for Delhi were reviewed in detail. Minister Nitin Gadkari reaffirmed the Centre's commitment to delivering world-class infrastructure in the capital. He noted that ongoing projects worth Rs 34,000 crore are already under construction, including flyover extensions, highway widening, and the creation of signal-free corridors, all aimed at improving traffic flow and upgrading ageing roadways. Fresh projects amounting to Rs 24,000 crore were approved, including the construction of underground tunnels, elevated corridors, and new highways: Nitin Gadkari directed NHAI to oversee drainage and water management alongside road construction to prevent future waterlogging. Delhi PWD will partner in these efforts. In a notable sustainable initiative, NHAI will use the city's solid waste in road construction, as previously practised, an important step in tackling Delhi's waste mountain. Additionally, Rs 150 crore has been sanctioned for the construction of Road Over Bridges (ROBs) and Rail Under Bridges (RUBs) at key railway crossings to reduce congestion. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his continued support, stating: 'Delhi has now received infrastructure projects worth over Rs 1.25 lakh crore from the Central Government. This reflects the Prime Minister's vision and the dedicated efforts of Nitin Gadkari ji." First Published:
Hans India
04-06-2025
- General
- Hans India
MP to seek Centre's help for sanction of ROBs, RUBs
Vijayawada: Vijayawada MP Kesineni Sivanath has announced that he would meet the Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnav and Railway Board chairman in Delhi very soon to request for sanction of Rail Over Bridges and Rail Under Bridges in Vijayawada Central assembly constituency. The MP along with the Central MLA Bonda Umamaheswara Rao visited Gunadala, Madhu Nagar, Devi Nagar, Ajit Singh Nagar and other areas on Tuesday and inspected the railway tracks, traffic problem and enquired about the pending works. He visited the Don Bosco School area in Gunadala where ROB works are pending for a long time. He visited the railway track between Devi Nagar-Vambay colony, Devi Nagar-Singh Nagar Katta area. The local residents explained to the MP about the problems being faced to cross the railway tracks. The MP has assured the local people that he would meet the railway minister and Railway Board chairman and request for the allocation of funds for construction of the Rail Over Bridge and Railway Under Bridges. Sivanath said he would discuss with the Vijayawada DRM in the meeting to be held on Wednesday on the problems of the Central constituency. The MP said Ajit Singh Nagar needs the second flyover to meet the traffic. He said the second Railway Over Bridge is related to both central and state governments. MLA Bonda Umamaheswara Rao said the Central constituency needs six Rail Over Bridges and three Rail Under Bridges. Later, the MP visited the Mylavaram Assembly constituency along with the MLA Vasantha Krishna Prasad. The MP has assured to develop the Kondapalli Railway station and for the halt of more trains at Rayanapadu railway station. He visited both Railway stations and spoke to the local people and passengers.
