Minister of Forests M. Mathiventhan laid the foundation stone for the long-awaited expansion of the Tiruchengode-Sankagiri Road on January 6.
The Minister laid the foundation stone at Thirunagar Colony in Tiruchengode panchayat union in the presence of district Collector S. Uma and Tiruchengode MLA E. R. Eswaran.
Speaking at a function, Minister Mathiventhan said the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu is implementing various projects, including the laying of new roads, road improvement works, and transportation facilities for the benefit of people. On behalf of the Highways Department, the foundation stone has been laid for the widening of the Tiruchengode-Sankagiri Road from an existing two-lane road to a four-lane road at a cost of ₹32.50 crore.