A key vehicular subway near the railway station in Arakkonam is being spruced up to prevent inundation during the northeast monsoon.
Built in 1865 by the then Madras Railway, the subway still retains its old charm of brick and mortar structure that keeps it strong. The subway can only allow light vehicles like cars, autorickshaws and two-wheelers.
The subway is a lifeline for residents as it connects northern and southern parts of the town. “After a joint inspection with railway officials and concurrence from them (Southern Railway), the subway is being readied to prevent water logging,” K. Raghuraman, Commissioner, Arakkonam municipality, told The Hindu.
