The Latest Breaking News from the Highways Department

Residents demand expedited construction of stormwater drains and bridges on Nookampalayam Main Road

Motorists in south Chennai urge Highways Department to expedite stormwater drain construction on Nookampalayam Main Road.

The Hindu · May 19, 2024

Second stage of Thuraiyur Bypass to be completed within 15 months

The Tamil Nadu Highways Department has begun construction of the second stage of the Thuraiyur Bypass up to Athur Road in the town.

The Hindu · Mar 14, 2024

Highways Department begins work on subway near Wimco Nagar railway station

Construction of a 342m subway at Wimco Nagar in Chennai to close level crossing 4 on Gummidipoondi line.

The Hindu · Mar 12, 2024

Road expansion along Nilgiris highways ruining local ecology, increasing risk of landslips: activists

CEAN calls on TN govt to follow environmental norms for road expansion in Nilgiris to prevent landslips & accidents.

The Hindu · Jan 4, 2024

Row erupts over portion of Modern Theatres’ land

Controversy erupts over land where Modern Theatres once stood in Salem; Highways Minister denies pressure to transfer ownership, claims property belongs to his department.

The Hindu · Dec 15, 2023

Work on Veppampattu RoB to resume soon

Work on 700-metre-long RoB at Veppampattu to resume soon. 40% of work completed; tenders to be called in a month. Govt sanctioned ₹29 crore in 2011; delay due to litigation. Residents face 30-min wait at Puliyamarathu gate. People's Voice pins hopes on efficient contractor. Railway subway & FoB yet to…

The Hindu · Nov 25, 2023

Work to construct three-span bridge on Sholinganallur-Medavakkam road begins

Highways Dept. begins work on 75m-wide bridge on Sholinganallur-Medavakkam Rd. to allow large volumes of rainwater to reach Okkiyam Madugu. ₹15cr project was suggested by Thirupugazh Committee to prevent flooding. 6-lane bridge to match width of carriageway, completion in 1yr. Robert urges Highways Dept. & Chennai Metro Rail to repair…

The Hindu · Nov 14, 2023

Chennai Corporation, Highways Department swap roads in city

The State government has accorded sanction for the transfer of 19 roads belonging to the Highways Department running to a combined length of 35.77 km to the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC)

The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023

Highways Department takes up repair of roads dug up for drawing utility lines

Ahead of the monsoon, the Highways Department has taken up work to restore several roads that were dug up for laying sewer or water pipelines in and around the city

The Hindu · Sep 9, 2023

Highways to complete Thoraipakkam Radial Road extension work in two months

Work to lay final stretch of Thoraipakkam Radial Road extension to connect Rajiv Gandhi Salai and Canal Bank Road to ECR soon. 16 houses had to be removed. DPR for bridge being prepared, but 5-yr wait. Easier solution: widen roads, form bed-level causeway. Bridge can be dismantled once built.

The Hindu · Aug 30, 2023