The 10-km stretch from Madhavaram to Nallur of Chennai-Tada National Highway will be relaid soon. Tenders are to be called in January for the work, estimated to cost ₹38 crore, which will take six months to complete.
Official sources in the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) said in addition to relaying the four-lane road, storm-water drains would be constructed for the 9 km and 1.7 km service lanes. “This stretch was last relaid in 2018-19 and is due for a fresh top layer since the road has exceeded capacity and carries over 1 lakh passenger cars a day,” a source said.
Residents of Janapanchathram, which is just beyond Nallur, have been asking for the repairing and relaying of the service lanes and main carriageway in their area. “From Periyapalayam junction, the damage is quite heavy for up to 1 km at least. There are potholes, and this is a national highway and deserves a certain level of upkeep,” said K. Natarajan, a resident.
