Work to form approaches for the newly constructed two flyover across the railway track at Paranur in Chengalpattu on the NH45 (new NH32) has begun. The new facility has been constructed by the Southern Railway and approaches are being formed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).
The present facility over the railway tracks comprises two bridges of two lanes each. According to official sources in the NHAI, once the approach roads and ramps are built at the centre of the two flyovers, the facility will be thrown open to vehicular traffic. The old flyover on the left side would be dismantled and new four-lane structure would be constructed, thus making it an eight-lane facility.
“The construction of new bridges is necessary for the railways as it is proposed to add additional tracks. The existing bridges don’t have enough space for that,” added another source.
