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What is the current status of Tuticorin - Tirunelveli 4 Lane Project?

“Flyover likely to be ready by October”


Project being executed by NHAI at a cost of Rs. 10 crore


Flyover work progressing at the junction of NH 45B and NH 7A on Tuticorin-Palayamkottai Road in Tuticorin. — Photo: N. Rajesh A three-span flyover, which is under construction, at the junction of NH 45 – B and NH – 7A on Tuticorin – Palayamkottai Road in Tuticorin, is heading for completion by October this year.

“With the erection of precast gutters at the midway of the flyover at a four-road intersection, more than fifty percent of construction work got over,” Y.S. Rao, Chief General Manager, Madurai – Tuticorin Expressways Limited, said on Tuesday.

Though the project was scheduled to be completed by October, works would be expeditiously completed ahead of the schedule, he hoped.

The project was being executed by National Highways Authority of India at a cost of Rs. 10 crore.

The Ministry of Urban Development was also according utmost priority to develop road infrastructure.

Once the traffic would be thrown open to the public here, people would certainly heave a sigh of relief, he added.

The vehicle users would not have to undergo hardships after the completion of the flyover project, since the traffic flow was heavy on the stretch.

Four-way

“The flyover will be 63-metre long and 24-metre wide. As similar to a four way track on the road, vehicle users could enjoy travelling on a four way route on the newly flyover,” Mr. Rao said.

The erection work on the flyover were being executed with high standards as per the specifications of NHAI.

Apart from the flyover construction work, the road underneath the construction site, service road and Port connectivity road work would be taken up by the NH 7 – A (Tuticorin Port – Palayamkottai) authorities.

The construction work was delayed due to the shifting of the electricity poles and the lines.

Moreover, the movement of vehicles including heavy vehicles was considerably increasing everyday.

In the wake of constant flow of vehicles passing through the construction site, the works were slowed down, Mr. Rao said.

“The ongoing flyover construction work is part of a 128 km NH – 45 B project (Madurai to Tuticorin) and toll collection will be increased slightly after completing the project. At present, the toll is being collected for 127. 400 km and after the completion of the flyover, toll will be collected for a stretch of 128. 065 kilometers,” he said.

Saplings planted

On avenue plantation on the sides of the road along NH – 45 B, he said work had been taken up to plant saplings. Plantation work would be completed within three months, Mr. Rao added.

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36crores Mega bridge at Mohanur.

*The bridge will reduce the distance between Salem and Karur by 18KM

*The bridge will be completed by March 2011

ரூ.36 கோடியில் மோகனூர் ஆற்றில் "மெகா' பாலம்

பதிவு செய்த நாள் : ஆகஸ்ட் 07,2011,02:22 IST

மோகனூர்: மோகனூர்-வாங்கல் காவிரி ஆற்றின் குறுக்கே, 36 கோடி ரூபாய் மதிப்பில் உயர்மட்ட தரைவழிப்பாலம் அமைக்கும் பணியை ஆய்வு செய்த நெடுஞ்சாலைத்துறை அமைச்சர் இடைப்பாடி பழனிசாமி, ஃபிப்ரவரி மாதத்துக்குள் பணிகளை முடிக்கும்படி, அதிகாரிகளுக்கு உத்தரவிட்டார். மோகனூர்-வாங்கல் காவிரி ஆற்றில் பாலம் அமைக்க வேண்டும் என்பது, அப்பகுதி மக்களின், 30 ஆண்டுகளுக்கும் மேலான கோரிக்கை. இந்த கோரிக்கையை ஏற்று கடந்த, 2000ம் ஆண்டு, நாமக்கல் கலெக்டர் அலுவலக கட்டட திறப்பு விழாவில், பங்கேற்ற அப்போதைய முதல்வர் கருணாநிதி, "மோகனூர்-வாங்கல் தரைவழிப்பாலம் அமைக்கப்படும்' என, அறிவித்தார். தொடர்ந்து, 2001ம் ஆண்டு இடைக்கால பட்ஜெட்டில், அந்த பாலத்துக்கான முறையான அறிவிப்பும் வெளியிடப்பட்டது. குடிநீர் பிரச்னைகளுக்கும், பாசன வாய்க்காலுக்கு உரிய நீர் கிடைப்பதற்கும், இப்பாலத்தை தடுப்பணையோடு கூடிய தரைவழி பாலமாக அமைத்தால், பலவகையில் இத்திட்டம், நாமக்கல் மற்றும் கரூர் மாவட்ட மக்களுக்கு பெரும் உதவியாக அமையும்.தேசிய நெடுஞ்சாலையில் உள்ள, சேலம்-கரூர் பிரிவின் இடையே உள்ள தூரம், சேலம்-நாமக்கல்-மோகனூர்-வாங்கல்-கரூர் வழியாக காவிரியின் குறுக்கே பாலத்தோடு ஒரு நெடுஞ்சாலை அமையும் பட்சத்தில், இடை தூரம் மொத்த வழித்தடத்தில், 18 கிலோ மீட்டர் குறைகிறது.மேலும், மோகனூர்-வாங்கல் பாலம் அமைவதால், சென்னை-உளுந்தூர்பேட்டை-பெரம்பலூர்-துறையூர்-மோகனூர்-கரூர் வழியாக மதுரை-கொடைக்கானல் செல்லும் சென்னை-கொடைக்கானல் சாலைத்திட்டமும் நிறைவேற வாய்ப்பு ஏற்படுகிறது.நாமக்கல், கரூர் மாவட்ட மக்களின் கனவை நனவாக்கும் வகையில், 36.30 கோடி மதிப்பில், மோகனூர்-வாங்கல் காவிரி ஆற்றில் குறுக்கே உயர்மட்ட பாலம் அமைப்தற்கான டெண்டர், கோவை வட்டம் நெடுஞ்சாலைத்துறை கண்காணிப்புப் பொறியாளரின் உத்தரவின் பேரில் விடப்பட்டது. இரண்டு ஆண்டு கால ஒப்பந்த அடிப்படையில், டெண்டர் விடப்பட்டுள்ள பணிகள் துவங்கி, முழுவீச்சில் நடந்து வருகிறது. இந்த உயர்மட்ட தரைவழிப்பாலத்துக்காக மொத்தம், 55 பில்லர்கள் அமைக்கப்படுகிறது. அதில் காவிரி ஆற்றின் குறுக்கே, 1.40 கி.மீ., தூரத்துக்கு இந்த பாலம் அமைகிறது. இந்த பாலம் அமைக்கும் பணியை, நெடுஞ்சாலைத்துறை அமைச்சர் இடைப்பாடி பழனிசாமி, வருவாய்த்துறை அமைச்சர் தங்கமணி ஆகியோர் நேற்று திடீர் ஆய்வு செய்தனர். அப்போது, பாலத்தின் நீளம், மேற்கொள்ளப்பட்டுள்ள பணிகள், முடிக்கப்படும் காலம் குறித்து துறை உயர் அதிகாரிகளிடம் கேட்டறிந்தனர். அப்போது, "வரும் 2012 மார்ச் மாதம் பணி நிறைவு பெறும்' என, அமைச்சரிடம் தெரிவிக்கப்பட்டது. அதை கேட்ட அமைச்சர் இடைப்பாடி பழனிசாமி,""இப்பணிகள் அனைத்தையும் ஃபிப்ரவரி மாதத்தில் முடிக்கும் வகையில் துரிதப்படுத்த வேண்டு,'' என கேட்டுக்கொண்டார். நிகழ்ச்சியில், கலெக்டர் குமரகுருபரன், எம்.எல்.ஏ., பாஸ்கர், கோவை கண்காணிப்பு வட்ட பொறியாளர் தங்கமுத்து, சேலம் கோட்ட பொறியாளர் ராமசுந்தரம், உதவி கோட்டப்பொறியாளர் நாகராஜன், உதவி பொறியாளர்கள் வடிவேல் குமரன், பிரேமராணி, திட்ட பொறியாளர்கள் பாலசுப்ரமணியம், குருராஜன், அ.தி.மு.க., ஒன்றியச் செயலாளர் சிவசாமி, நகரச்செயலாளர் பாலு, பாசறை மாவட்டச் செயலாளர் நமேஷ், தொகுதி செயலாளர் மயில்சுந்தரம், அரசு அலுவலர்கள், கட்சி நிர்வாகிகள் உள்பட பலர் பங்கேற்றனர்.

http://www.dinamalar.com/district_detail.asp?id=290353

@ajithv NH-38 is not trichy bypass, NH-45 only trichy bypass please be correct yourself, as your NH-38 is mukum to lekhapani on state of Asam

@ajithv NH-38 is not trichy bypass, NH-45 only trichy bypass please be correct yourself, as your NH-38 is mukum to lekhapani on state of Asam

What Ajith quoted is correct. Check NHAI website about the rationalization of NH numbers. NH38 is the new number for NH 45. For more info visit NHAI website.

What Ajith quoted is correct. Check NHAI website about the rationalization of NH numbers. NH38 is the new number for NH 45. For more info visit NHAI website.

Check this pdf from NHAI http://www.nhai.org/Doc/project-offer/Highways.pdf
(http://www.nhai.org/Doc/project-offer/Highways.pdf)

@ajithv NH-38 is not trichy bypass, NH-45 only trichy bypass please be correct yourself, as your NH-38 is mukum to lekhapani on state of Asam
Dear friend,it seems you are NOT a regular follower of this thread.Recently also I replied to a similar query by another forumer "deepu051993" here (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=82145080&postcount=989).So please update your knowledge before making such comments. :ohno:

Dear friend,it seems you are NOT a regular follower of this thread.Recently also I replied to a similar query by another forumer "deepu051993" here (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=82145080&postcount=989).So please update your knowledge before making such comments. :ohno:

could you please confirm any source?

could you please confirm any source?
Check Gazette of India or Website of MoRTH.:)

Check Gazette of India or Website of MoRTH.:)

MoRTH still shows it is in Assam :ohno:

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Oh...Didn't you see THIS (http://morth.nic.in/writereaddata/sublinkimages/finaldoc6143316640.pdf)

In that pdf, it is said as "Proposed New NH No". When it came effective??? Because they didn't update it in their website (www.morth.nic.in --> National Highways (Number Wise) --> Select National Highway Number --> Get Details)

And in NHAI website (http://www.nhai.org/nh.asp), i couldn't fine NH. 38 but 36 & 37 are in Assam and 45, 45B are in Tamil Nadu

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The ministry already issued notification last year itself to all concerned agencies to update all NH and the process of implementation in progress.In some stretches,even in TN also,the old Route Marker Sign boards have already been replaced with the new ones.I had some snaps of that (and thought of posting in SSC),but now while searching for that it missing.:(

Plz try to find that ministry notification. I'll also try. And it is also not discussed in Wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:List_of_National_Highways_in_India_by_highway_number).

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^^ Thx Ajith :)

See this useful information (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=82622675&postcount=4683) :)

Ajith - Thanks much. I was totally unaware of the existence of Asian Highways numbering system.

It is not highway, but worth to share here...

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Ghat road to benefit tribals

http://www.thehindu.com/multimedia/dynamic/00751/11augsmrin3_rtf1_G2_751778e.jpg
For quick travel: The ghat road being laid under Pradhan Mandiri Grama Sadak Yozana at Yercaud in Salem district. — Photo: P. Goutham

A tar-topped ghat road between Danishment and Yercaud connecting remote tribal habitations atop Shevaroyan Hills is expected to benefit 5,400 tribals in 11 hamlets.

The earthen road being improved under the Pradhan Mandri Gramma Sadak Yozana is being taken up in phases at a total cost of Rs. 5.26 crore. A 4.6 kilometre blue metal road from Karadiyur to Sorakkapatti at a cost of Rs. 4.45 crore under Phase V of the scheme has been completed while a 4 kilometre stretch had already been taken up by the Forest Department.

According to A. Shankar, Assistant Engineer, Yercaud Panchayat Union, a 2.6-km road between Nallur to Melur at a cost of Rs. 2.60 lakh under Phase VIII and another 2.6-km stretch between Arangam and Senthittu at a cost of Rs. 2.60 lakh would be taken up soon.

Once these stretches were completed, an easy connectivity to Yercaud from Danishpet could materialise benefitting tourists from Bangalore who can avoid travelling inside Salem city to take the Salem-Yercaud ghat road, said an official.

A few tribal activists claimed that the road would promote unethical tourism in the tribal heartland. However, officials claimed that tribals, including their children, for long had been trekking long distances to schools and hospitals for emergency care. They said that they had welcomed the road project as a boon.

“They have been waiting for long for this road,” said an official

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/article2349275.ece

New road to shorten the jouney between Bengaluru to Yercaud

http://i55.tinypic.com/jqly7t.jpg

41 crores worth 12 flyover/bridges were opened for public today

http://epaper.maalaimalar.com/1682011/epaperimages/1682011/1682011-md-hr-2/15152265.jpg

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http://i.imgur.com/DmlrH.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/0PFbE.jpg

source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/supriyar/6030777987/sizes/l/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/supriyar/6030776579/sizes/l/in/photostream/

^^
Where is this highway? Looks very impressive in the photos.

^^ Runs from Nagapattinam to Karnataka. It's the main highway that connects CBE and Trichy. Don't know the exact location of the photo

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Salem Seelanaikenpati bye-pass NH 7

http://epaper.dinakaran.com/pdf/2011/08/20/20110820a_004104006.jpg

DKN

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/300621_250571838306695_100000616436956_810681_5418216_n.jpg

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/301095_250571874973358_100000616436956_810682_2862765_n.jpg

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/185200_250571971640015_100000616436956_810684_8018625_n.jpg

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/296753_250571998306679_100000616436956_810685_1862088_n.jpg

-T.P

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http://epaper.dinakaran.com/pdf/2011/08/20/20110820a_004104006.jpg


Look at those Two wheelers driving in the wrong lane ....:bash:

^^ What are the police doing??? Its very bad to see no kind of patroling or traffic rule check done anywhere!

sorry

sorry , i wrongly post other thread

These are the pics of the green NH208 S-bend and how a truck is negotiating this bend....

http://photos.cc.fbcdn.net/hphotos-cc-snc7/312669_10150259041462554_734272553_8105146_626827_n.jpg

http://photos.cc.fbcdn.net/hphotos-cc-ash4/297469_10150259041537554_734272553_8105147_4612788_n.jpg

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/313979_10150259041647554_734272553_8105149_2398828_n.jpg

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/312684_10150259041712554_734272553_8105150_3269145_n.jpg

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/313174_10150259041837554_734272553_8105152_4530046_n.jpg

http://photos.cc.fbcdn.net/hphotos-cc-snc7/311249_10150259041947554_734272553_8105153_599528_n.jpg

http://photos.cc.fbcdn.net/hphotos-cc-ash4/313479_10150259041997554_734272553_8105154_4299901_n.jpg

Photo courtesy: My friend who visited last week

தேசிய நெடுஞ்சாலை சுங்கச் சாவடிகளில் ஆர்ப்பாட்டம்
22 Aug 2011 , Dinamani (http://dinamani.com/edition/Story.aspx?SectionName=Tamilnadu&artid=464762&SectionID=129&MainSectionID=129&SEO=&Title=தேசிய%20நெடுஞ்சாலை%20சுங்கச்%20சாவடிகளில்%20ஆர்ப்பாட்டம்)

நாமக்கல், ஆக. 21: சுங்கச்சாவடிகளின் கட்டண உயர்வைக் கண்டித்து, தமிழகத்தில் உள்ள 31 சுங்கச் சாவடிகள் முன் ஆர்ப்பாட்டம் நடத்தப்படும் என்று தமிழ்நாடு லாரி உரிமையாளர்கள் சம்மேளனத் தலைவர் கே.நல்லதம்பி தெரிவித்தார்.

இதுகுறித்து அவர் மேலும் கூறியது: தமிழகத்தில் 4500 கி.மீ., நீளமுள்ள தேசிய நெடுஞ்சாலையில் 31 சுங்கச் சாவடிகள் இயங்கி வருகின்றன. இவற்றில் வசூலிக்கப்படும் சுங்கக் கட்டணம், வரும் செப்டம்பர் 1 முதல் உயரும் என்று அறிவிக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது.

சுங்கச் சாவடிகளில், தனியார் நிறுவனங்கள் மூலம் வசூலிக்கப்படும் சுங்கக் கட்டணத்தை ரத்து செய்ய வேண்டும் என்றுதான் காலவரையற்ற லாரி வேலைநிறுத்தப் போராட்டத்தில் ஈடுபட்டு வருகிறோம்.

இந்நிலையில், சுங்கக் கட்டணம் உயர்வுக்கு தேசிய நெடுஞ்சாலைத் துறை மீண்டும் அனுமதி அளித்திருப்பது கண்டனத்துக்குரியது.

தேசிய நெடுஞ்சாலைத் துறையின் இந்த போக்கைக் கண்டிக்கும் வகையில், தமிழகத்தில் உள்ள அனைத்து சுங்கச் சாவடிகள் முன் ஆர்ப்பாட்டம் நடத்தப்படும் என்றார் அவர்.

நாடு தழுவிய ஆர்ப்பாட்டம் குறித்து இன்று முடிவு: லாரிகள் வேலைநிறுத்தப் போராட்டத்தை நாடு முழுவதும் விரிவுபடுத்துவது தொடர்பாக, அகில இந்திய மோட்டார் போக்குவரத்து காங்கிரஸ் கூட்டம் அதன் தலைவர் சண்முகப்பா தலைமையில் திங்கள்கிழமை நடைபெறவுள்ளது.

இக் கூட்டத்தில் அனைத்து மாநிலங்களில் இருந்தும் லாரி உரிமையாளர்களின் சங்கங்களின் பிரதிநிதிகள் பங்கேற்க உள்ளனர்.

இதில் அகில இந்திய அளவில் லாரி வேலைநிறுத்தத்தை விரிவுபடுத்துவது குறித்து முக்கிய முடிவெடுக்கப்படும் என்றும் அவர் கூறினார்.
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TN Lorry Federation to protest at all the 31 toll booths in TN against the increase in Toll charges which are coming into effect from Sep1.

These are the pics of the green NH208 S-bend and how a truck is negotiating this bend....

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Photo courtesy: My friend who visited last week

Is this TN-KL Border on towards tenkasi from kerala side

Thanjavur bypass (from Tamil university to Nagai road)photos

https://picasaweb.google.com/112826432795685006380/Bypass?authkey=Gv1sRgCMyyoZ_z7pyS_wE#

Is this TN-KL Border on towards tenkasi from kerala side

Few kms before the TN-KL border ....u r right.

COIMBATORE: To enable better flow of traffic in the region, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is proposing to expand the Dindigul-Coimbatore-Hasanur portion of the NH-209. The 268km project will cost 1,150 crore. But officials say projects like this one run into red tape, often delaying them for years. They blame lack of transparency in the process for inordinate delays.

The project was envisaged by NHAI in August 2010. The state highways department had initially proposed a two-lane road, but the project was later handed over to NHAI and changed into a four-lane scheme. The Dindugul-Coimbatore portion of the road, which is a 154.4km-long stretch, will be separately executed and the rest will be a two-lane road. Twenty-three km of this stretch will be a ghat road running through Bannari.

Six bypasses, six rail-over-bridges and two major bridges will be part of the project to ensure smooth flow of traffic. The bridges will run over Shanmuganadi river near Palani and Amaravathi river near Madathukulam. The feasibility study for the project is over. Pedestrian, passenger and vehicular underpasses will be part of the project. Service roads, rest areas and bus bays will provided.

The NHAI has held several public meetings in Udhumalpet, Pollachi and Kinathukadavu to get to know public opinion. People have sought a bypass in Kinathukadavu and the demand is being considered. However, a Highway Traffic Management System (HTMS), an advanced way to monitor traffic, will not be part of the project. The Dindigul-Coimbatore-Hasanur Road runs through Ottanchanthiram, Palani, Udhumalpet, Pollachi, Annur and Satyamangalam. The bypasses will be built in Ottanchattiram, Chatrapathi, Ayakkudi, Madathukulam, Udhumalpet and Pollachi.

But officials admitted that ambitious projects like the four-laning of a significant portion of NH-206 generally runs into red tape. "There are too many steps before a project finally gets clearance. The proposal goes to the Union highways ministry, cabinet, Parliamentary Committee on Highways and Planning Commission. We need Union finance ministry and Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure approval also. All of this takes time. We get fed up by the time the project finally gets approval. Now, a new proposal to clear the project based on surveys conducted is being planned," said an official.

The land acquisition process, which is done under the National Highways Act, 1956, is also a cumbersome routine. "Many projects are delayed due to the time it takes to acquire land," an official said.

src: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/coimbatore/Dindigul-Kovai-Road-to-be-four-laned/articleshow/9702428.cms

^^ Good news.. so in 5 yrs time we will have fully 4-laned road from Tuticorin Port or any other place in South TN to Coimbatore..

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தேசிய நெடுஞ்சாலையில் பறக்கும் பாலம்

சேலம்:சேலம் இரும்பாலை பிரிவு ரோடு, குரங்குச்சாவடி பகுதியில் பறக்கும் பாலம் அமைத்து, உள்ளூர் வாகன ஓட்டிகளின் சிரமத்தை குறைப்பதற்கான நடவடிக்கையை மத்திய அரசு மேற்கொள்ள வேண்டும் என செம்மலை எம்.பி., கோரிக்கை விடுத்துள்ளார்.சேலம் மாநகரம், இந்தியாவில் ஐந்தாவது பெரு நகரமாக உள்ளது. சேலத்தில் மட்டுமே மூன்று தேசிய நெடுஞ்சாலைகள் செல்கின்றன. பெங்களூரில் இருந்து சேலம் வழியாக மதுரை செல்லும் என்.ஹெச்.7, கோவை செல்லும் என்.ஹெச்.47, சென்னை செல்லும் என்.ஹெச்.68 ஆகிய நெடுஞ்சாலைகளில் கனரக வாகன போக்குவரத்து அதிகளவில் உள்ளது. என்ஹெச்.7 தேசிய நெடுஞ்சாலை அதிகப்படியான வாகன போக்குவரத்து நெரிசலை கொண்டதாகும். அண்டை மாநிலங்களுக்கு செல்லும் அனைத்து வாகனங்களும், இவ்வழியாக செல்ல வேண்டியது உள்ளது. கனரக வாகனங்கள் அதிகளவில் பயணிப்பதால், முக்கிய சந்திப்புகளில் உள்ளூர் வாகன ஓட்டிகள் போக்குவரத்து நெரிசலுக்கு ஆளாகின்றனர்.

சேலம் மாநகரை கடந்து செல்லும் போது 12 இடங்களில் குறுக்கு ரோடுகள் உள்ளன. மருத்துவமனை, கல்லூரி, பள்ளி, கடைகளுக்கு செல்லும் மக்கள் அவதிக்குள்ளாகின்றனர்.முக்கிய நான்கு வழிச்சாலையில் தூண்கள் அமைத்து பறக்கும் பாலம் அமைக்கப்பட வேண்டும். இரும்பாலை பிரிவு ரோடு அதாவது சேகோ சர்விலிருந்து சீலநாயக்கன்பட்டி வரை பறக்கும் பாலம் அமைத்தால், தொலைதூரம் செல்லும் வாகனங்கள் பாலத்தின் மீது செல்லும். உள்ளூர் வாகனங்கள் நான்கு வழிச்சாலையை பயன்படுத்தி கொள்கிற வகையில் அமைத்து போக்குவரத்து நெரிசலை கட்டுப்படுத்தலாம். தேசிய நெடுஞ்சாலைத்துறை அமைச்சகம் நடவடிக்கை மேற்கொண்டால், போக்குவரத்து நெரிசல் குறைந்து வாகன ஓட்டிகள் நிம்மதியாக சாலையை கடக்க பயனுள்ளதாக இருக்கும் என செம்மலை எம்.பி., கோரிக்கை விடுத்துள்ளார்.

http://www.dinamalar.com/district_detail.asp?id=301066

^^

- Salem MP demands elevated highway for Salem bye-pass in the parliament

- For 10KM stretch between Steel plant road junction on NH7 Bengaluru side to Seelanaickenpati NH7 Madurai side, there are cross roads at 12 junctions.

- Long distance vehicles takes long time to cross this part of the highway NH7

- Pedistrian and city traffic have lot of problems in crossing the bye-pass road.

- Elevated highway from Seelanaickenpati NH 7 to Sagoserve is the only solution for growing traffic jam

http://i56.tinypic.com/2n0oqqp.jpg

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Arul,

Correct me if I am wrong, during the 4-laning Salem bypass never got a new alignment.... even some 10 years back traffic was considerably higher in that stretch, now during the day I can imagine it would be completely jam packed. so definitely elevated highway is the need of the hour. This will both assist residents and as well long distance travellers.

Some of the cities were lucky to get new bypass during the 4-lane works - Madurai is done well, Nellai new bypass is good excepting the northern end which joins just before Thalayuthu.

But some cities like Trichy, Virudhunagar had already heavy traffic in their existing bypass and they went ahead with the same alignment...Tuticorin also had its existing alignment widened...but Tuticorin bypass was not so residential in many parts as is the case with Trichy and Virudhunagar.

The government is planning to spend Rs 2,400 crore on upgrading roads over the next three years.

Chief minister J Jayalalithaa told the assembly on Friday that the state would convert 963km of state highways into double-lane roads and 3,700km of major district roads to intermediate-lane roads. "Give us time and see the changes in three years," she said to thunderous applause from the treasury benches.

The government will take up major road projects under a Build Operate and Transfer (BOT) basis with private participation. In the second phase of the Tamil Nadu Road Sector project, 2,500km of roads under the highways department will be improved at a cost of Rs 5,000 crore, Jayalalithaa said. Financial support will come from the World Bank, she said.

A total of Rs 1,450 crore has also been allotted under the Comprehensive Road Infrastructure Development Programme for this fiscal year for road widening, improvement and reconstruction of bridges and culverts. Widening and upgrading of East Coast Road between Thoothukudi and Kanyakumari via Tiruchendur - a distance of 113km - will be taken up during the current fiscal year at Rs 257 crore.

Earlier, CPI MLA S Gunasekaran complained that the roads were in a shambles across the state. He said the roads were unable to cope with the pressure of the increasing number of vehicles.

"The local bodies are unable to maintain roads. Let those roads come under the maintenance of the state highways," he said. There is a need to widen of roads across the state and provide adequate drainage facilities, Gunasekaran said.

Moving the demands for grants for the highways department, minister Edappadi K Palaniswami said the government was also considering widening of the Palar bridge on East Coast Road (ECR) at an estimated cost of Rs 134 crore. Based on the traffic volume on ECR, the consultants suggested four-laning of the Akkarai and Mammallapuram stretches of ECR in the first phase and the Mammallapuram to state border stretch in the second phase. The state has already allocated Rs 10 crore for land acquisition and the work is in progress.

In a bid to decongest roads and facilitate free flow of traffic on the city's outskirts, the government has decided to allocate Rs 100 crore during the current fiscal towards phase II of the Outer Ring Road. The Japan International Co-operation Agency has already been approached by the state, through the Department of Economic Affairs, for funding to the tune of Rs 1,075.81 crore.

The state will complete the port connectivity project, Chennai-Ennore-Manali Road Improvement project, with the support of the National Highways Authority of India by June 2013.

SRC: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Smooth-rides-in-store-Jaya-promises-better-roads-in-3-yrs/articleshow/9752015.cms

Arul,

Correct me if I am wrong, during the 4-laning Salem bypass never got a new alignment.... even some 10 years back traffic was considerably higher in that stretch, now during the day I can imagine it would be completely jam packed. so definitely elevated highway is the need of the hour. This will both assist residents and as well long distance travellers.

Some of the cities were lucky to get new bypass during the 4-lane works - Madurai is done well, Nellai new bypass is good excepting the northern end which joins just before Thalayuthu.

But some cities like Trichy, Virudhunagar had already heavy traffic in their existing bypass and they went ahead with the same alignment...Tuticorin also had its existing alignment widened...but Tuticorin bypass was not so residential in many parts as is the case with Trichy and Virudhunagar.

Salem bye-pass 4-lane was done with central gvt fund when BJP was ruling.

But when the contractor took NH7 4-lane work did it from Salem bye-pass north Bengaluru end to Poosaripati only..and the contractor who took other side did 4-laning from Salem bye-pass south end to Namakkal only.

But they are charing toll for this 10KM which was laid 100% with central gvt fund. In Trichy, Vellore the contractors who took bye-pass 4-lane project with old alignment built flyovers in important Jn. But here in Salem, they built nothing and now 4 major signals are installed on the bye-pass as it crisscross the city roads.

New alignment is possible, but it will take big detour and will increase the distance dratically b/w Omalur and Namakkal due to Kanjamalai mountains running in-between.

Yes elevated road is solution, but I wonder whether NHAI will spend so much money for tier II city. Now bye-pass stretch is becoming residential area with many low rise apartments, hospitals coming up there. May after 10yrs they will take some action.

Expect top class roads in TN soon: Jayalalithaa

CHENNAI: Over the next three years, the quality of roads in Tamil Nadu will be improved to provide better connectivity and ensure balanced economic development, Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa told the House on Friday.
In the discussion on the demand for grant to Highways Department, CPI member S Gunasekaran urged the Chief Minister to devote special attention to the improvement of roads as the present condition was deplorable. Intervening, Jayalalithaa said: “This chief minister is already seized of the issue. Please refer the budget document. We have several projects to improve the condition of roads.”
Stating that 963 kilometres of State Highways would be converted into double lane and 3,700 kilometres of major district roads to intermediate lane at a cost of `2,400 crore, the Chief Minister said the work would be completed over the next three years.
In view of the huge resource requirement to strengthen road infrastructure, the government would take up major road projects under the ‘Build, Operate and Transfer (BOT),’ model with private participation. “Under the TN Road Sector Project-Phase II, 2,500 kilometres of highways will be improved at a cost of `5,000 crore with World Bank financial aid,” she said.
During 2011-12, `1,450 crore is being allotted under the Comprehensive Road Infrastructure Development Programme (CRIDP) which will be used for taking up road widening, improvement besides reconstructing bridges and culverts.
Widening and upgradation of the remaining portion of the ECR measuring 113 kilometres will be taken up. Several other programmes too were aimed at developing roads, including the Outer Ring Road project for Chennai. “It is only 3 months since we assumed power. Wait and see how the roads are getting improved over the next three years,” she said.


http://ibnlive.in.com/news/expect-top-class-roads-in-tn-soon-jayalalithaa/178926-60-118.html

Salem bye-pass 4-lane was done with central gvt fund when BJP was ruling.

But when the contractor took NH7 4-lane work did it from Salem bye-pass north Bengaluru end to Poosaripati only..and the contractor who took other side did 4-laning from Salem bye-pass south end to Namakkal only.

But they are charing toll for this 10KM which was laid 100% with central gvt fund. In Trichy, Vellore the contractors who took bye-pass 4-lane project with old alignment built flyovers in important Jn. But here in Salem, they built nothing and now 4 major signals are installed on the bye-pass as it crisscross the city roads.

New alignment is possible, but it will take big detour and will increase the distance dratically b/w Omalur and Namakkal due to Kanjamalai mountains running in-between.

Yes elevated road is solution, but I wonder whether NHAI will spend so much money for tier II city. Now bye-pass stretch is becoming residential area with many low rise apartments, hospitals coming up there. May after 10yrs they will take some action.

Many of the initially conceived 4-laning projects do not have flyovers / interchanges at heavy traffic junction...

Salem is 1 example, another one is the Tuticorin Port - Nellai which was also part of the first lot and was scheduled to be completed by 2006 but unfortunately due to some issues the work stopped. Now in 2010 they awarded the project with the original plan and there are no flyover on 2 important junction 1 at (Tuticorin Town - Nellai ; Tuticorin Port - Madurai)
and another junction of (Tuticorin Town - SPIC, TAC, HWP, NFC, DCW, Tiruchendur; Tuticorin Port - Madurai).

Luckily they sanctioned flyover at the first junction mentioned as an one-off project and was awarded as a seperate tender and work is in progress. Hopefully they do the same for Tiruchendur junction which is the last major junction before the Port area starts...so all trucks would have to eventually take this junction.

I strongly support the concept of elevated 4-lane for Salem bypass because pleasure travellers and businessmen passing through this section would not like to waste time in the city traffic...

The other option will be new alignment even though if it takes 10 extra KM it is a lot of peace of mind to travel without traffic.. 10 extra Km would mean 6 mins if you are travelling at 100KmpH... which will be less than the time taken to wait for signals;) and for picking up speed after every stop.

One example I always encounter is the distance from Tuticorin - Trivandrum airport is 190 kms,
Tuticorin - Nellai Bypass (45 KM) - 4 laning in progress - now 45-55 mins; will be only 25 mins after Mar 2012 when 4-laning is completed.
Nellai Bypass - Kavalkinaru (65 KM) - 4 laned - 35-40 mins
Kavalkinaru - Trivandrum (80 KM) - 2 laned city traffic - more than 3 hours during day time or around 90-95 minutes during night. What a frustration if you have to travel this stretch during day!!! 80KM in 3-3.5 hours; in 3 hours by 4-lane easy going traffic would mean 300+ KM

TN to take up study to improve highways

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/multimedia/dynamic/00771/BL03_tnroads_eps_771128f.jpg

Appoints IIT Madras as consultant

CHENNAI, SEPT. 2:
The Tamil Nadu Government has decided to undertake a ‘strategic option study' that will identify and prioritise the improvements of highways in the State.

IIT Madras has been appointed as a consultant to submit a feasibility report for the study to be undertaken under the aegis of the Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project.

Based on the study, action will be taken to receive aid from the World Bank and other external financial agencies to improve roads at a cost of Rs 5,000 crore.

A shelf of projects has been identified for future implementation and a list of roads has been prepared for taking up improvements in the forthcoming years on priority basis.

In the first phase, a total length of 2,500 km of State highways and major district roads have been selected.

Tamil Nadu is the 11th largest State in the country with a total area of 1,30,058 sq km.

The density of the population in the State is 555 persons/sq km.

The vehicle population, which was 27,325 in 1951, has increased to 1,36,60,717 in 2011, an increase of 500 times.

The density of road network in the State as on 2011 is 280 km/lakh population and 156 km/100 sq km and it is well above the all-India average of 103 km.

The road network increased by about 6.26 times – from 32,307 km to 2,02,296 km - since 1951 to 2011.

Out of this, 61,674 km of roads are maintained by the Central and the State Highways Departments, according to the Highways Departments' policy notes

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/logistics/article2418459.ece

Tamil Nadu takes priority route to road projects

In order to identify and prioritise the roads for improvements, the Highways department of Tamil Nadu has taken up a strategic option study under the aegis of Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project (TNRSP).

It has appointed Indian Institute of Technology - Madras as the project consultant, and would decide on the aid from World Bank and other agencies on the basis of its feasibility report.


The cost of the road improvement project is pegged at Rs 5,000 crore, according to a policy note on roads, bridges, minor ports and shipping issued by the state Highways and Minor Ports department.

It has identified a set of projects for future implementation, and prepared a list of roads for improvements in the near future on priority basis. Around 2,500 kilometres of state highways and major district roads has been selected after the study for the first phase of improvement programme.

“This method of selection of list of roads for upgradation shall be adopted henceforth,” added the note submitted by the Minister for Highways and Minor Ports, Government of Tamil Nadu, Edappadi K Palaniswami.

The department is currently carrying out various projects including construction of pavements, road over-bridges (ROB) and road under-bridges (RUB), grade separators and river bridges at a cost of around Rs 4,900 crore.

The works include 52 ROBs or RUBs, at a cost of Rs 1,198.12 crore, for which the state government and the Union ministry of Railways share the cost equally. This is part of its plans to set up a total of 160 ROBs or RUBs at a cost of Rs 3,356.72 crore, out of which, 41 works have been completed at a cost of Rs 567.98 crore.

The works include strengthening and improvement works of 1,936 km roads at a cost of Rs 1,515 crore, setting up of eight grade separators sanctioned for Rs 475.45 crore, 361 river bridges at a cost of Rs 798 crore and widening of 1,154 km roads at a cost of Rs 954 crore -- all of which are under progress.

The department has also constructed 68 bypasses and plans to built another 84 bypasses in the future. The works for the bypasses is carried out in two phases – first phase of land acquisition and second phase of formation of road works.

Besides, the department is also in the process of implementing various schemes including the Comprehensive Road Infrastructure Development Programme (CRIDP), under which, infrastructure development like widening and improvement of roads, construction of bridges, culverts, formation of bypasses in a comprehensive manner are undertaken. Under the scheme, 1,002 road works and 225 bridge works at a cost of Rs 1,167.45 crore are in progress.

Around 139 roads and 22 bridges or culverts would be set up this year to improve other district roads connecting villages, at a cost of Rs 138.09 crore. Renewal and maintenance of roads and bridges are carried out as per IRC norms under non-plan maintenance fund.

Under this scheme, during the current year, 1990 road maintenance works for Rs 293.52 crore are in progress. Further, new works to a tune of Rs 462.26 crore would be taken up, added the policy note.

PLANS LAND POOLING FOR ROAD INFRA

The Tamil Nadu government is planning to take land owners as co-opted partners in the development projects, through land pooling system, as part of addressing the land related issues during development of road infrastructure in the state.

The government has found the projects getting delayed due to the difficulty in acquiring land for widening of roads and constructing bypasses since the land owners are reluctant to part with their lands. Through the land pooling scheme, land could be pooled to form road grids and the scheme has been proved successful in some parts of the world and other states in India.

At present, the land required for infrastructure projects of Highways Department are acquired under Tamil Nadu Highways Act, 2001.

The government is in the process of acquiring or alienating around 634 hectares of private land and 300 hectares of government land from 451 villages to complete almost 201 road infrastructure projects including 62 road works, 24 river bridges, 94 ROBs or RUBs, six grade separators and 11 bypasses.

Out of 634 hectares of private land, 28 hectares have been taken possession of and acquisition of the balance lands is at various stages, according to the data available with the government.

http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/tamil-nadu-takes-priority-route-to-road-projects/448361/

Traffic Jam on Salem bye-pass has become daily one.. demand for flyovers on important criss crossing Jn.

Jam at Thirukavandanoor, Salem bye-pass

http://www.dailythanthi.com/thanthiepaper/992011/slm0909pgecie10ph1.jpg

http://www.dailythanthi.com/thanthiepaper/showxml.aspx?id=14800463&code=5485

I recently wrote to NHAI in pgportal.com regarding the worst situation of Tindivanam - Krishnagiri National Highway.

After some few days i got a reply from the regional office at Chennai, stating that funds have been sanctioned for road improvement works and the works are likely to start from September.

crossposting

Coimbatore-Bangalore expressway proposal under consideration

About 1,000 km was identified in the country for construction of expressways

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is considering a proposal to develop the Coimbatore-Bangalore Road into an expressway, Project Director of NHAI, Coimbatore, P. Manivannan said here on Tuesday.

The National Highways Development Project looked at developing the highways across the country in different phases. About 1,000 km was identified in the country for construction of expressways. The 200-km Ahmedabad-Vadodara stretch was a notified expressway. Recently, Chennai-Bangalore stretch was taken up for upgradation into an expressway, he said.

Speaking on “Road Map of Coimbatore” at an interface organised by The Hindu and the Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Coimbatore, as part of the Glow Coimbatore series, he said Coimbatore was connected by National Highways 47, 67 and 209.

Mr. Manivannan said the Rs. 852 crore, six-lane project from Chengapalli to Walayar would have 18 vehicle underpasses, 18 cattle passes and three flyovers between Chengapalli and Neelambur. It would also have service roads on either side. The road was entrusted for construction only in September last year and would be completed by March 2013.

The NHAI had a proposal to develop four bypasses from Kangeyampalayam to Mettupalayam. Of the 54 km stretch, 48 km would be bypasses and this would be a green field project. It would require 750 acres of land for development. The project would be taken up after getting approval from the State Government. The objective of this proposal was to decongest roads in the city.

Regarding the Mettupalayam – Kakkanalah road, he said that of the 120 km stretch, 114 km was ghat road. Since it would not be possible to take up four lane work on a ghat road, an alternate route was being studied from Mettupalayam. Further, a combined bypass was proposed for Kinathukadavu and Othakalmandapam.

Since, land acquisition took time for any road project, the Government has said that 80 per cent of the acquisition should be completed before Cabinet clearance for the project.

M. Krishnan, president of the Chamber, said six major arterial roads and three National Highways passed through the city. These should be developed in order to ensure a smooth ride.

Reading out from a memorandum prepared by the chamber, its vice-president R.R. Balasundaram called for the completion of the four-lane works from Chengapalli to Walayar within the stipulated time. Ring roads should be developed to ease traffic congestion and lands for these roads should be acquired by paying the compensation as per the new proposal of the Union Government. Four-lane works on Mettupalayam Road should be expedited, he said.

K.V. Prasad, Chief of Bureau of The Hindu , Coimbatore, said the highways now connected the city with the fast-developing suburbs and the pace of works on these roads was a matter of concern

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/article2451650.ece

^^

Do we have plains connecting Chamrajnagar with Mettupalayam? Anyway the road should climb up on the mountains between Coimbatore/Erode Plains and Mysore/Chamrajnagar mountains/high level lands.

Sathy-Chamrajnagar, Mettur-Kollegal, Gudalur-Gundlupet all lies in ghat belt, if they say 4-lane is not possible for MTP-Kakkanalah road, what is the other possibility for expressway?

NH7 Thoppur is likely a pass because monutains elevation is less here compared to MTP-Gudalur or Sathy-Chamrajnagar.

Highways authority plans 2 expressways for TN



Tamil Nadu may get two expressways, linking Chennai and Coimbatore with the IT capital(Bangalore), if plans of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) come to fruition.

Work on the upgrade of 6,500 km of four-lane roads into six lane-roads has also begun, according to Mr P. Manivannan, Project Director, NHAI, Coimbatore.

Speaking at a customer interface as part of ‘Glow Coimbatore' initiative, jointly organised by The Hindu and the Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Coimbatore, Mr Manivannan said work on the Golden Quadrilateral highway project linking the four metros has almost been completed and the North-South and East-West corridor projects has also started. He said as part of the National Highway Development Programme, expressways for a distance of 1,000 km have been planned, with the first in India built between Ahmedabad and Vadodara in Gujarat. The Bangalore-Chennai expressway project has been cleared and NHAI was ‘exploring the possibility' of proposing an expressway project between Coimbatore and Bangalore.

He said conversion of four-lane roads into six-lane roads on the Chengapalli-Coimbatore stretch of the national highway (Salem-Coimbatore segment) and making four lanes on the highway from Madukkarai to Walayar (part of the Salem-Kochi national highway) for a length of 54.8 km at a cost of Rs 852 crore was expected to be completed by 2013.

Mr M. Krishnan, President, ICCI, land for laying roads should be acquired by paying the compensation according to new proposals of the Government: four times the ‘guideline value' for rural areas and twice the value for urban areas.

Mr R.R. Balasundaram, Vice-President, ICCI, said the proposal to develop the Coimbatore- Sathyamangalam stretch of national highway 209 as a two-lane highway was unacceptable and wanted this segment to be upgraded into a four-lane one like the Dindigul to Coimbatore section of the highway.

Mr K.V. Prasad, Chief of Bureau, The Hindu, Coimbatore, said the tardy pace of road works around the city has caused resentment among users

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/logistics/article2453416.ece

NHAI should widened Thanjavur-kumbakonam road to ease traffic flow

http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/1564/ce1909mn16tnjl.jpg

Another write up in media for the need of flyovers on Salem bye-pass of NH7. This 3rd write up within one month.

brief translation and pictures here

http://www.dailythanthi.com/thanthiepaper/1992011/slm1909pag15therisump4.jpg

* History of NH 7 and 47, 4-lane

* New bye-pass and mega flyover was built for Kondalampati as part of Salem-Chengampali 4-lane road.

* But the city roads criss crossing bye-pass which is part of 4-laning progress didn't have flyovers at Thiruvagavandanoor and AVR roundana.

* Because of crisscross city roads traffic jam and waiting for signal is un-avoidable for the 4-lane road of NH7

* The criss cross city road connects city with railway Junction so the volume of traffic is high

* Many times it forms grid lock as shown the photos and heavy vehicles gets breakdown here.

* If not grade separator like the one built for Kondalampatty, there is a need to build ordinary flyover for NH traffic! so that city traffic can move in the ground level and NH traffic on flyover

* The bye-pass road is turning into city's arterial road after Omalur main road, so flyover is much needed considering the role of NH traffic.

Salem bye-pass Seelanaickenpati flyover in night - NH7

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source: picasa

Salem bye-pass Seelanaickenpati flyover in night - NH7

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source: picasa

Arul,

Its very difficult to believe that the Image is an BYE-PASS . It's look like one of the arterial road for Salem

Trichy -Karaikudi 2 laning(it seems 4 laning many places) work is in good progress.no major issues in land.many trees are removed and land levelling going on. there will be no curve later. new allignment comes in many places, one such starts before nemathanpatti railway crossing and joins existing bypass road near chettinad station avoiding 2crossings. karaikudi bypass have link near kovilur on madurai road. no idea about development after karaikudi. i hope this developed stretch ready by end 2012 atleast by part.

Arul,

Its very difficult to believe that the Image is an BYE-PASS . It's look like one of the arterial road for Salem

When construction started it was totally underdeveloped and no buildings around it and when the construction ended after 15 to 20 years the city grew and it become arterial road.:lol:

Trichy -Karaikudi 2 laning(it seems 4 laning many places) work is in good progress.no major issues in land.many trees are removed and land levelling going on. there will be no curve later. new allignment comes in many places, one such starts before nemathanpatti railway crossing and joins existing bypass road near chettinad station avoiding 2crossings. karaikudi bypass have link near kovilur on madurai road. no idea about development after karaikudi. i hope this developed stretch ready by end 2012 atleast by part.

Karaikudi should hav a ring road( 4 lane Road)


Ring Road starting right from Velangudi - NGO - bisecting the road b/w karaikudi old bus stop and koviloor - SH 35- devakottai rastha- ariyakudi- illupakudi - bisecting the road b/w kottaiyur and kandanur - Velangudi.

Trichy -Karaikudi 2 laning(it seems 4 laning many places) work is in good progress.no major issues in land.many trees are removed and land levelling going on. there will be no curve later.

Good to know. but why trees are removed if it is just 2-laning?!

When construction started it was totally underdeveloped and no buildings around it and when the construction ended after 15 to 20 years the city grew and it become arterial road.:lol:

Absolutely! Back in mid 1990s, when we travel from South to BLR, it was all vacant and semi developed areas only near the road junctions (ex. Kondalampatti). It would seem too long before we reach New Bus stand, but our buses used to freak out on the byepass road. Now it has changed, as the city has well developed towards South and West.

Good to know. but why trees are removed if it is just 2-laning?!

thats why i mentioned it seems 4 laning but NHAI record says 2 laning

The Madurai bench of the Madras high court has given the green signal to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to lay the Trichy bypass road. The bypass road, once completed, would facilitate in connecting Thanjavur-Trichy (NH 67), Trichy, Karaikudi and Ramanathapuram (NH210) and Trichy, Dindigul national highways.

The NHAI has proposed an alignment for a distance of 25.6km, which will start near Thuvakudi bypass and end at Panchapur village. The proposed bypass road will pass through Periakulam and Kannakkan Kulam in K Sathanur village, which are in the bone of contention.

The New Kattalai Canal and Aerie Pasana Vivasaygial Welfare Association of K Sathanoor had filed a petition seeking a direction to the NHAI not to lay the proposed four-way ring road (NH-67) in the middle of two lakes namely - Periakulam and Kannakkan Kulam.

The grievance was that with the proposed alignment, the small farmers, who are depending on agricultural operations would be affected, and by laying roads over the tanks, the water source would be affected.

Disposing the writ petition filed by the farmers' association, the bench comprising Justice P Jyothimani and Justice M M Sundresh directed the NHAI to align the highway on the tanks by constructing overbridges after providing appropriate hydraulic and hydrologic analysis, so as to prevent any obstruction to the inflow and outflow of the tanks.

The bench said that the NHAI should not at any cost involve in any activity that would obstruct the inflow and outflow of water supply in the supply channel of in the tanks.

Soure : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/c...w/10226409.cms

CC : Bajk / SSC

thats why i mentioned it seems 4 laning but NHAI record says 2 laning

I remember its a 4 lane only. I had seen it in the order for land procedings in paper few months back.

any update on sirkazhi bypass? Is that fully opened for traffic?

Friends,
do we have any bypass for Nellai?
buses/Lorries from MDU towards NGL has to come into Nellai city now?

any update on sirkazhi bypass? Is that fully opened for traffic?

Yes.almost more than six months before they opened for traffic, now Mayavaram to Cuddalore is become very short and reduced time by 30min, Chidambaram bye pass also opened, from Vallambadugai to B. Mutlur only 10- 12min.

Raja

Friends,
do we have any bypass for Nellai?
buses/Lorries from MDU towards NGL has to come into Nellai city now?

There is a beautiful bypass - fully 4-laned as part of the NS corridor.

The bypass is on the eastern side of the city. Trucks no need to enter the city anymore.

There is a beautiful bypass - fully 4-laned as part of the NS corridor.

The bypass is on the eastern side of the city. Trucks no need to enter the city anymore.
Thanks

^^ As BP sir mentioned you can take that bye-pass which starts from Thalayuthu(Sankar Nagar) to Tuckerrammalpuram.

Check the images here (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=70036801&postcount=1846)

^^ As BP sir mentioned you can take that bye-pass which starts from Thalayuthu(Sankar Nagar) to Tuckerrammalpuram.

Check the images here (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=70036801&postcount=1846)
Thanks Thillai

There is a beautiful bypass - fully 4-laned as part of the NS corridor.

The bypass is on the eastern side of the city. Trucks no need to enter the city anymore.

^^ As BP sir mentioned you can take that bye-pass which starts from Thalayuthu(Sankar Nagar) to Tuckerrammalpuram.

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^^ Ajith thanks for the nice video..

was hoping to see till the end of the northern side of the bypass.. that is the section I didnt have the chance to travel.

The whole section (10 km on either side of Nellai) now can be covered well within 15 minutes.. what a change the 4-lane has brought upon..

was hoping to see till the end of the northern side of the bypass..
Its very difficult to hold the mobile phone for the entire stretch at a speed of 100+kmph eventhough its a virtually empty bypass.
My intention was to cover the hill cut area :)
Trying to get the opposite direction too.But the problem is that mostly I'll be passing this area during nights in tha direction.:ohno:

m3rmJNBmSCY

Good work

Dear Friends

Recently I travelled from chennai to Nagercoil a month ago, our rented Van had to pay atleat 6-7 tollbooth through out this section , each Toll Cost is around Rs 50 -80, dont they have a uniform toll system hence one can save lot of time and fuel, instead of being stranded in a long Q at each Toll Booth.

Secondly i observed , the heavy goods vehicle( from 3 ton onwards) most of the time found to be plying on the fast lane (right most lane), do we have a regulation that heavy vehicle s plying on 4/6 Lane road should keep themsleves on the left, or do these vehicles violate such rules if it exist.

Its really dangerous to drive on this sector , heavy vehicles should be allowed to use the fast lane or the lane immediate on the right hand side, only for overtaking purpose.

I am not sure if and all .....any speed limit applies for the goods vehicle moment on 4/6 lane road

The Road throughout the strech from chengalpattu to KK is of top class.

http://i.imgur.com/qLBz1.jpg

http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/tamil-nadu/article2557950.ece

The ambitious Bangalore-Chennai Expressway project, which will cut down travel time and fuel consumption, is picking up steam with work on the detailed project report (DPR) likely to be completed by March.

The green field project would also act as a catalyst of development in the 260-km route from Hoskote near Bangalore to Sriperumbudur, nearly 40 km from Chennai. It is estimated to cost a whopping Rs.6,000 crore. Of this Rs.5,000 crore would be towards the construction work alone —at the rate of Rs.20 crore per kilometre.

The proposed six-lane expressway would serve as an alternative to the present popular NH 7 from Bangalore to Krishnagiri, NH- 46 Krishnagiri to Ranipet and NH 4 Ranipet to Chennai route, which is 372 km long and witnessing a significant increase in traffic. The project, proposed under the National Highways Development Project Phase VI, would take the Kolar, Chittoor route and have 12 major intersections in all. It would be a toll road facility.

National Highways Authority of India, Chief General Manager, I.G. Reddy, told The Hindu that the process for land acquisition has been initiated and villages involved along the proposed alignment of the expressway in the three States have been finalised and proposal for publication of 3 (a) Notification is under preparation.

“The Central Government has given in-principle approval for the project. Environmental clearance has to be sought for the project as a portion of the alignment was passing through reserve forest area. Already no objection certificates have been obtained from the governments of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka for the project. The alignment has been fixed, detailed engineering study for the project is on and soil tests are also underway,” Mr. Reddy said.

Egis-BCEOM International S.A. and SECON Pvt. Ltd. are the consultants for preparation of DPR.

The expressway that would come up on Build Operate Transfer (BOT) basis is designed for six lane divided carriageway with 1.5 metre unpaved shoulder and 3 metre paved shoulder.

A six metre wide median has been proposed for safety and for future widening. Public consultations to elicit the opinions of the residents affected due to the proposed alignment have also been completed, he added.

Meanwhile, sources in the Industries Department said that the DPR for the first phase of the Chennai-Bangalore Industrial Corridor of Excellence (CBICE) from Chennai to Ranipet is ready. The DPR for the remaining stretch is under preparation.

It would pass through Chennai-Ranipet-Hosur-Bangalore. The Centre had planned the corridor along National Highways 4, 7 and 46, linking Chennai and Bangalore through Nellore and Chitradurga. However, the State Government chose to go with the traditional route. Plans have also been drawn up to develop the Madurai-Tuticorin-Tirunelveli corridor and the Coimbatore-Salem corridor.

if hey plan totally new allignment means only benefit to Chennai-Bangalore travellers and will attract only few. it seems that 260kms divided equally between 3 states.
new allignment is required from vellore to bangalore which will be good for many.

^^

I agree that Vellore, Hosur alignment will be commercially more sucess than this new alignment.

But this union government will not get the water shares equally, but with these infra project they will show their equality.:lol:

My comments are below. The expressway should be connected to Port expressway of Chennai.

^^

I hope it will not be another short sighted and poorly co-ordinated project.

SG is building ORR, NHAI should start the CHEBANG expressway from Chennai bye-pass expressway with interchanges at ORR and then proceed to SRPD further to above alignment.

Maduravoyl-Sriperumpudur badly need alternate road! 4-lane road till Ranipet is already chocked to core! IMHO Port expressway and CHEBANG expressway should be connected.

This will help the goods orginating right from Bengaluru, Vellore, Ranipet-SRPD corridor to use the expressway all the way to Chennai, Ennore and Kattupali port.

Hope they don't terminate the expressway blindly at SRPD with ordinary chocked 4-lane road.:ohno:

This will also help a bus orginating from CMBT to catch the expressway right from Koyamedu flyover.

Is there a separate thread for TN state highways?

Is there a separate thread for TN state highways?

This thread is for all the highways (National & State. Express in future) in TN.

Guys, just to point out:
Map of renumbered National Highways, made by our very own PlaneMad ...
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Renumbered_National_Highways_map_of_India_(Schematic).jpg

http://i.imgur.com/5WhyL.jpg

source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/surajram/6299697494/sizes/l/in/photostream/

^^^ All the vehicles are in proper lane except the TamilNadu Arasu Perundhu.

^^^ All the vehicles are in proper lane except the TamilNadu Arasu Perundhu.

No. It is also in proper lane. It is passing through a curve there. You can see it within the lane marking. It is in the extreme left side of the lane, but well within the lane.

Guys, just to point out:
Map of renumbered National Highways, made by our very own PlaneMad ...
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Renumbered_National_Highways_map_of_India_(Schematic).jpg

if you want the new NH numbers in TN, its here

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/87/TN_Road_Map_NEW_NH.jpg

Completion of first phase work on by-pass road by March

http://www.thehindu.com/multimedia/dynamic/00827/PER03ROADMAP_827212f.jpg

Work on the first phase of the by-pass road here will be completed by March next year. The work started in February this year, is being executed at an estimate of Rs.12.40 crore, sanctioned under the Comprehensive Road Infrastructure Development scheme, to a length of about 5.25 kilometre.

Official sources said the work involved construction of 18 minor culverts in the area. Work on 11 culverts has been taken up and is in full swing. The total length of the by-pass road is nine km, which stretches from the outskirts of the town from the Tiruchi–Chennai National Highway near the Regional Transport Office to the Thanjavur road near the Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College. The first phase would be carried out between the national highway and Koneripalayam village while in the second phase the stretch between Koneripalayam and Thuraiyur road would be covered.

Collector Darez Ahmed advised the officials to ensure its expeditious completion. M. Mani, divisional engineer, highways department, explained the work taken up in the first phase to the Collector. The Collector inspected the construction of a bridge at a cost of Rs. 4.13 crore across the Kallar on V. Kalathur–Kaikalathur road.

The Hindu (http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/article2597484.ece)

^^
Yes.the work on this bypass is under full swing barring around 200m from the joining point on the NH (as a new junction need to construct there just before the Roever College).Once completed,it will ease the traffic congestion in perambalur town especially near the old bus stand junction on Attur Road.Also,once extended to Thuraiyur road (for which works are yet to start),the vehicles from Thuraiyur side and proceeding to Chennai/Salem need not enter Perambalur town.

Thanks Ajith.

Your updates have always been excellent

IS the proposed Aerospace Park coming around this area?? Near this by-pass??

The SEZ is located on the eastern side of NH 45..

It is high time SG gives all the State highway to reputed companies like L&T and relay the entire roads. With many industries and many ports are developing. Auto companies are building heavier vehicles it is vital to have a strong road to support the weight. These small time builders should not even contract to build gutters,

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/214/wr665301.jpg/

http://img.dinamalar.com/data/uploads/WR_665301.jpeg

Source: Dinamalar - Pesum Padam

Tenders invited for consultancy service on Vellore ring road.

The ring road Phase-I starts at Km.198/6 of Cuddalore – Chittoor Road and
ends at Km.128/4 of Krishnagiri – Ranipet road (NH-46) the total length of the ring road is 12.50 Km

http://www.tenders.tn.gov.in/pubnowtend/uploaded/TE_hwa62585_technical%20bid%20pdf.pdf

http://img.dinamalar.com/data/uploads/WR_665301.jpeg

Source: Dinamalar - Pesum Padam

did not understand the message,

Is it related to vivek's mile kal sami comedy, by any chance.

^^ Yup. Ivangalayellam 100 periyars vantha kuda thirutha mudiyathu :lol:

did not understand the message,

Is it related to vivek's mile kal sami comedy, by any chance.

Generally the contracts are given from a particular Km milestone to another particular KM milestone.

Before starting the work the workers do pooja at the milestone where they start work.

Even road widening contracts are done this way.

Generally the contracts are given from a particular Km milestone to another particular KM milestone.

Before starting the work the workers do pooja at the milestone where they start work.

Even road widening contracts are done this way.

Yes. you are correct. Many contractors do bhoomi pooja this way.

Funds of TURIF project is being used for repairs and road topping.:bash:

This is what TURIF project was telling

http://www.tn.gov.in/gorders/maws/maws_e_235_2008.pdf

“With a view to upgrading the urban roads in the State to
International standards, a massive scheme called “Tamil Nadu Urban
Roads Development Project” will be implemented from the coming
financial year. Under this scheme, in addition to improving all roads in our
Municipal Corporations and Municipalities, they will be provided with
pavements, storm water drainage and provision for laying pipes under
them. In its first phase, this scheme will cover the roads in Chennai City.
Trichy, Tirunelveli, Tiruppur and Madurai Municipal Corporations, and
Alandur, Mayiladuthurai, Karur, Inam Karur, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur and
Valasaravakkam Municipalities, where the Under Ground Sewerage
Schemes have already been completed. This Scheme will be implemented
at an estimated cost of Rs.1,000 crores per annum and it will have multiple
sources of financing which includes Rs.147 crores of arrears of devolution
from the State Government, a portion from the assigned revenue payable
to Municipal Corporations and Municipalities on account of surcharge on
stamp duty and bonds which will be issued by the Tamil Nadu Urban Road
Infrastructure Fund (TURIF)”
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but it is being used like this for petty jobs...:nuts:

http://www.tenders.tn.gov.in/innerpage.asp?choice=tc5&tid=dtp62643&work=1

http://www.tenders.tn.gov.in/innerpage.asp?choice=tc5&tid=dtp62647&work=1

Fate of important Highway..

NH45C between Vikravandi to Sethiya thoppu is very worst state. this route connects between Kumbakonam to chennai via Sethiya thoppu, vadalur, panruti, vikravandi, Tindivanam.

Particularly 80km between Vikravandi to Sethiya thoppu is in worst condition and un motorable.
நெய்வேலி, நவ. 9: சென்னை மார்க்கத்தில் உள்ள விக்கிரவாண்டி - சேத்தியாத்தோப்பு இடையேயான 80 கி.மீ. தேசிய நெடுஞ்சாலை மிகவும் சேதமடைந்து போக்குவரத்துக்கு தகுதியற்ற நிலையில் உள்ளது.

ஸாஇதனால் கும்பகோணம், தஞ்சை, திருவாரூர், மன்னார்குடி மார்க்கத்திலிருந்தும், நெய்வேலி, வடலூர், பண்ருட்டி மார்க்கத்திலிருந்தும் சென்னை செல்லும் பஸ்கள் பழுதாகின்றன.

ஸாஇதனால் வாகன ஓட்டிகள் பண்ருட்டி வரை வாகனத்தை இயக்கிவிட்டு, அதன்பின் அரசூர் வழியாக விழுப்புரம் சென்று சென்னை செல்கின்றனர்.

ஸாவிக்கிரவாண்டி முதல் தஞ்சை வரையிலான சாலை, தங்க நாற்கர சாலைத் திட்டத்தின் கீழ், நான்கு வழிச் சாலையாக மாற்றப்படும் என அறிவிக்கப்பட்டு 5 ஆண்டுகளாகிறது. ஸாஇதில் தஞ்சை முதல் சேத்தியாத்தோப்பு வரை ஓரளவுக்கு சாலைகள் சீரமைக்கப்பட்டுள்ளன.

ஸாஆனால் சேத்தியாத்தோப்பு முதல் விக்கிரவாண்டி வரை இதுவரை அதற்கான பணிகளே தொடங்கப்படவில்லை. இதனால் சிறிய மழை பெய்தாலும் சாலைகள் மிகுந்த சேதமடைகின்றன. ஸாஅதுவும் பண்ருட்டியிலிருந்து விக்கிரவாண்டி சாலை பயன்படுத்த முடியாத நிலையில் உள்ளது.

ஸாஇந்த சாலை மார்க்கத்தை பற்றி அறியாத வாகன ஓட்டிகள் வந்தால், அவர்களது வாகனம். பழுதாகி நிற்கவேண்டியது தான். ஸா10 மீ இடைவெளிக்கு ஒரு பள்ளம். சிறிய பள்ளமாக இருந்தாலும் பரவாயில்லை, மெகா சைஸ் பள்ளமாகவும், பள்ளத்தை சரி செய்கிறோம் என்ற பெயரில் பெரிய பெரிய பாறாங்கல்லைப் போட்டு வாகனங்களின் அடிபாகம் சேதமடையும் அளவிற்கு சாலையை மேலும் சேதமாக்கி வைத்துள்ளனர் நெடுஞ்சாலைத் துறையினர்.

ஸாவிக்கிரவாண்டியிலிருந்து பண்ருட்டி வரையிலான சாலை இந்த நிலை என்றால், பண்ருட்டியை அடுத்த காடாம்புலியூரில் சாலையில் குளம்போல் தேங்கி நிற்கும் மழைநீரால் பள்ளம் எது, மேடு எது? என்று வாகன ஓட்டிகள் திணறுகின்றனர்.

ஸாஇதைத் தாண்டி வடலூர் செல்லும் வழியில் கண்ணுத்தோப்பு அருகே பல மாதங்களாக பக்கவாட்டுச் சுவர் இடிந்து விழுந்த நிலையில் உள்ள குறுகிய பாலத்தை கடப்பதற்குள் வாகன ஓட்டிகளின் பாடு திண்டாட்டம்தான்.

ஸாவடலூர் ரயில்வே கிராஸிங்கில் உள்ள குண்டும் குழியுமான சாலையில் பழுதாகி நிற்கும் வாகனங்களால் போக்குவரத்து இடையூறு ஏற்படுகிறது.

ஸாஇதையடுத்து வடலூரிலிருந்து சேத்தியாத்தோப்பு வரை உள்ள சாலை குழியாக காணப்படுகிறது.

ஸாஒவ்வொரு ஆண்டும் மழை பெய்தால் இச்சாலை மார்க்கம் போக்குவரத்துக்கு தகுதியற்ற நிலைக்கு மாறிவிடுகிறது.

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Thanks to BHPian - Informmaha

[IMG]http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/8458/p1010071un.jpgThanks to BHPian - Informmaha

This is india and cant expect two patrol vehiles,siren and all

This is india and cant expect two patrol vehiles,siren and all

May not have 2 patrol vehicles, but it would not cost much for the truck company to have break lights/reflectors and and Over weight signs that glows.
If the cops pullover for the lack of it then they would obviously add it in no time

May not have 2 patrol vehicles, but it would not cost much for the truck company to have break lights/reflectors and and Over weight signs that glows.
If the cops pullover for the lack of it then they would obviously add it in no time


^^+1

May not have 2 patrol vehicles, but it would not cost much for the truck company to have break lights/reflectors and and Over weight signs that glows.
If the cops pullover for the lack of it then they would obviously add it in no time

These are all mandatory to moving an over dimensional cargo, there is no sign of Trailer (except bad shape T letter ) Haulage, imagine the following vehicle in the dark, may lead to accident.

This is india and cant expect two patrol vehiles,siren and all

I noticed these kinds of dangerous behaviour from some drivers when I was in Chennai last year, others have the folded their car mirrors to protect them...

others have the folded their car mirrors to protect them

I am one among them during drive inside the City. But there is a rear view mirror inside the car.

I am one among them during drive inside the City. But there is a rear view mirror inside the car.

Afraid that central rear view mirror is not sufficient... please use LHS and RHS rear view mirrors for your and others safety!!! A must for lane change !!! and also a look at the blind spot !!!

Afraid that central rear view mirror is not sufficient... please use LHS and RHS rear view mirrors for your and others safety!!! A must for lane change !!! and also a look at the blind spot !!!
Blind spots? Even driving instructors have no clue here what it is let alone the drivers.

Blind spots? Even driving instructors have no clue here what it is let alone the drivers.

I've to admit I didn't have a clue either until I came here... but then realised how naive I was to ignore these basic rules of driving...

Toll Plaza by NHAI and Collection of Toll by MEP Toll Road Private Ltd.
Location : Boothakudi,near Trichy for the Trichy-Thuvarankurichi Section of NH-38 (Old NH-45B)

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Trichy-Madurai

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Trichy-Madurai (End of Thuvarankurichi Bypass)

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Trichy-Madurai

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Nice pics Ajith.. TFS

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http://www.motogp.com/en/new/2011/shell+advance+ultimate+riding+wonder

In Sepang, Shell Advance guests joined a panel of experts from Ducati, Dorna, Shell Advance and the Sepang International Circuit, as well as selected media from China, India and Indonesia, in a discussion to decide which route would be crowned the world's ultimate Riding Wonder from the list of the top 7 Riding Wonders voted for by the public.

The panellists' votes were combined with the public votes from 8 countries to reveal Coorg to Munnar via Ooty, India as the winner. It received many public votes and was chosen by two of the seven panellists because of its varied scenery, mixture of mountain climbs, twisting corners and diverse wildlife along the route.

One lucky guest, Alessandro Donadello from Italy, also won the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit India and the Ultimate Riding Wonder.

Tanmay Jaswal, Shell Advance Global Marketing Manager: "When Shell Advance launched the 7 Riding Wonders of the World campaign, we were asking biking enthusiasts to help us find the riding roads, tracks and routes around the world that best complement our ethos of Responsiveness, Control and Enjoyment.

We were overwhelmed with the response that we received and the results across all 22 routes were so close throughout the competition, but unfortunately there can only be one winner.

We would like to congratulate Alessandro on winning and look forward to giving them the chance to experience the world's ultimate Riding Wonder in India."

Panellist Nicky Hayden, Ducati Corse rider, said: "I' m really pleased that Coorg to Munnar via Ooty, India has been named the world's ultimate Riding Wonder. There are so many great rides out there and I love the tracks, but think it was a good choice"

Alessandro Donadello "I can't believe that I've won, I have never won anything in my life before. Thanks to Shell Advance I am here in Malaysia, and now my first trip trip to India It's like a dream come true. It will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience that I'll never forget!"

Shell has been a key player in motorcycle racing for over a century. Since accompanying Ducati Corse into MotoGP in 2003, Shell Advance and Shell V-Power have powered and protected the Ducati Desmosedici GP-series en route to 31 wins and the clean sweep of the Riders', Manufacturers' and Teams' MotoGP World Championships in 2007.

TN to get 300-km plastic roads

Fed up with potholes on your roads? There could be a solution in sight. If all goes according to plans, some 300 km of roads in Tamil Nadu will get long lasting plastic coating under a `50 crore project of the state government. “The idea is to use plastic instead of bitumen as not only will such roads last longer, but they will be free of potholes also,” says an officer of the state environment department, which has drawn up the project.

To begin with plastic waste will be collected using the services of SHGs from both domestic and industrial consumers, and then recycled for road topping. The results of previous experiments with plastic-topped roads give reason for hope. One such road laid in 2002 on Jambulingam street off busy Nungambakkam in Chennai is still in good shape and the people here couldn't be happier. T.M. Suganthi, who lives on the street, says the road is still free of potholes. “If all the roads in our city are laid with plastic, driving in Chennai will not be such a nightmare,” she adds.

The government's decision is, however, based on the durability of the plastic roads laid over 1,200 km in the period 2002-07 in various districts of Tamil Nadu. Satisfied with their condition, the AIADMK government decided to go in for more plastic-topped roads to both protect the environment and provide good roads, in the revised budget for 2011-12. Head of the chemistry department of the Thyagaraja engineering college, in Madurai, R. Vasudevan, who introduced the technology for laying roads using plastic waste in the state, says several private firms and resorts in Tamil Nadu have already opted for plastic-coated roads for longevity. “Also, we have started a project of collecting plastic waste with the help of more than 20,000 school children for roads in Madurai. When the plastic waste is collected from homes, it doesn't need to go to the landfills, making garbage disposal that much easier,” he says

http://www.deccanchronicle.com/node/71716

Wow :) It really makes me happy to know that the route which I have covered by Two and Four wheeler is selected as ultimate riding wonder.

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NH-44 (Old NH-7) near Panagudi

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Somewhere near Eraiyur,Perambalur District

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Ajith, Is it TVS Tollgate and Mannarpuram flyover?

btw, Nice catch :)

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Merging Point of NH-79 (Old NH-68) with NH-38 (Old NH-45)

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View Towards Chennai Side

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View Towards Trichy Side

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Side View
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From Google Earth

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Merging Point of NH-79 (Old NH-68) with NH-38 (Old NH-45)

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Thanks for the pics Ajith.

Do u have any updates on Ulundurpet-salem 4-laning? Is it complete?

^^
Not yet.The Ulundurpet-Kallakurichi section is nearing completion.Kallakurichi-Attur section may also complete soon.But Salem-Attur is still crawling

^^
Not yet.The Ulundurpet-Kallakurichi section is nearing completion.Kallakurichi-Attur section may also complete soon.But Salem-Attur is still crawling

Why did they not plan to complete the heavy traffic section (Salem - Attur) first? Was it because this section was awarded to a different contractor?

^^
Ask the concerned PIU of NHAI :)

Why did they not plan to complete the heavy traffic section (Salem - Attur) first? Was it because this section was awarded to a different contractor?

Is it IVRCL ?

Thanjavur Vallam Bye Pass

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uj4Tx0Zur08

crossposting


NH7 and NH47 trumpet exchange at Salem bye-pass

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NH544/47 at Chittode junction
CC ME:
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^^

sir pls resize the picture.:)

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Tenders invited for formation of Periyakulam bye-pass

http://www.tenders.tn.gov.in/innerpage.asp?choice=tc5&tid=hwa64341&work=1

Rameswaram (TN),Dec12(PTI) A High-rise Road would be laid from Dhanushkodi to Arichalmunai, a distance of five KM,at a cost of Rs 20 crore, a top official said today. Pamban bridge, linking the mainland to the island, would be renovated at a cost of Rs.14 crore, The Chief Engineer of National Highways, O.S.Reddy, told PTI here. The bridge had weakened and some parts of the sidewalls and pillars needed to be strengthened.Besides, the lighting arrangement also should be renovated, he said. A four lane road would also be laid from Madurai to Parmakudi, he added.

http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/highrise-road-from-dhanushkodi-to-arichalmunai/925863.html

Though the caption says something different, at the back ground we can be the updates of Mohanur-Vangal SH bridge U/C

http://epaper.dinakaran.com/pdf/2011/12/14/20111214d_016104008.jpg

DKN

Towards Perambalur - Attur Road

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Towards NH-38

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Happened to talk with some officials of State Highways Dept.and confirmed that the 1st Phase (NH-38 near Roever College to Perambalur-Attur Road) will be completed by March 2012.Once this phase is completed,all the heavy vehicles and School College buses to & fro from Dhanalakshmi Sreenivasan College (100+ buses) & Roever College will be diverted through this road.Those buses need only enter the town only be allowed.

What I experienced last time that,its horrible to travel in Perambalur - Thuraiyur road in Peak hours.All you see only school/college buses in town and in Thuraiyur road.

:cheers:

Sankari new bye-pass

If they have laid this bye-pass in south of Sankari, it might have helped Tiruchengodu too which is emerging as 5th largest town in western TN next to CBE, Salem, Tiruppur and Erode.

Bhavani to Sankari Bye Pass..

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Is the Madurai to Theni NH a four laned one?

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Most of your pic is not visible.
Clean up the thread or dont post anything here.

Most of your pic is not visible.
Clean up the thread or dont post anything here.

I remember that the picture used to be visible. You are checking something from August my friend. If he has uploaded something on imageshack directly without logging in to an account I believe they clean up beyond few days. Anyways he is not a spammer, WTK? :lol:

http://imageshack.us/content.php?page=faq

Most of your pic is not visible.
Clean up the thread or dont post anything here.

All his pics are visible for me

dont post anything here.

As a forumer, you are not supposed to give directives to any other fellow forumer. You can better leave it to the mods, and that too if needed.

Most of your pic is not visible.
Clean up the thread or dont post anything here.

May be due to some glitch in imageshack in the country where you reside.

We are able to see all the photos.

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/article2733663.ece

With a view to remove traffic congestion and to facilitate easy movement of vehicles, encroachments on either side of the National Highway between Thanjavur and Thiruvaiyaru are removed by Revenue and Highways department officials.

K.Baskaran, Collector, who inspected the removal of encroachments on Monday, said that encroachments have not been removed for the past 20 years.

Hence road from Thanjavur to Thiruvaiyaru, particularly from Kandiyur to Thiruviyaru has become very narrow.

This led to traffic congestions during peak hours. Now encroachments have been removed from Kandiyur to Thriuvaiyaru making the road wide.

Incidentally, the road is also being laid from Thanjavur to Thiruvaiyaru by the National Highways department. "Traffic congestion has turned a major problem in Thiruvaiyaru.

Now with removal of encroachments and laying of road, the problem will be solved" the Collector said. While appreciating the Collector for removing encroachments, people of Thiruvaiyaru have appealed to him to lay the bypass road around Thanjavur for which government has given the sanction.

Kalidas, Revenue Divisional Officer, who led the eviction with revenue and highways department officials, accompanied the Collector during his visit. Mr. Kalidas said that encroachments will be removed in Thanjavur and Orathanadu town in Thanjavur district soon.

May be due to some glitch in imageshack in the country where you reside.

We are able to see all the photos.
page 49 to 52 no images are visible but that is fine.

I have a doubt now. Most of the cities are congested because of the small road width. In fact many roads are said as impossible for expansion. NHAI converted most of the 2 laned NH into 4 laned ones and in some places, 8 laned also including the service roads. When it is so easy to acquire several acres of land for 4 laning projects for several kilometres is so easy, why is it difficult to 4 lane the comparatively shorter important roads of the city? The land owners are going to file cases and protest against the NHAI also while the process of land acquisition for 4 laning is on, same kind they are going to protest against local bodies or whatever. Someone may clarify this for me.

^^The city roads cannot be extended as said by you, the NH runs through towns and villages so it would not be much problem, even in cities it by passes in the out skirts of city, but inside the city the land value are higher, and if the owners are ready too government wont buy it, due to the amount spent on land.

I know kamarajar salai is one of the important, narrow and conjested road. You would be knowing about the building on the road, just think if it is to be 4-laned, then you itself will be knowing the consequences.

Rs 1900 Crores for alotted for road renovation.
http://img810.imageshack.us/img810/7485/newsh.jpg

Division wise alotment:

http://img714.imageshack.us/img714/3950/divnwise.jpg

It seems due to rains, Salem and Tirunelveli roads are heavily damaged. The amount alotted is more. Hope Govt. atleast do this renovation work seriously.

Recent news states that byepass roads/ ring roads sanctioned in many towns of TN. Is Darapuram included?

Recent news states that byepass roads/ ring roads sanctioned in many towns of TN. Is Darapuram included?

Do you mean the Dindigul to Coimbatore NH?

I have a doubt now. Most of the cities are congested because of the small road width. In fact many roads are said as impossible for expansion. NHAI converted most of the 2 laned NH into 4 laned ones and in some places, 8 laned also including the service roads. When it is so easy to acquire several acres of land for 4 laning projects for several kilometres is so easy, why is it difficult to 4 lane the comparatively shorter important roads of the city? The land owners are going to file cases and protest against the NHAI also while the process of land acquisition for 4 laning is on, same kind they are going to protest against local bodies or whatever. Someone may clarify this for me.

People opposing this due to compensation is too low to the market rate. Secondly those losing the land, feels they are losing the place in the core city. It is impossible for them to get same size of the property within the core city limit with the compensation.

http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/article2746858.ece

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is studying the feasibility of widening the 268 km stretch of NH 209 (Dindigul to Coimbatore and Coimbatore to Karnataka border via Annur) into a four-lane road. The detailed project report is likely to be prepared by March next.

An official of NHAI told The Hindu here on Thursday that the earlier proposal was to widen the existing road so that the two-lane road would have paved shoulders on either side. However, since this was not feasible for various reasons, the NHAI was studying the possibility of a four-lane road. It would also study whether service roads would be needed on either side of the four lane road, the traffic pattern, financial viability, and environmental impact.

K.V. Jayakumar of Kinathukadavu said everyone welcomed the proposal to widen the road. The traffic on Pollachi Road was heavy now and widening works were required for future development too. However, only the required portion of land should be acquired for the widening. There were reports earlier about plans to acquire land so that 200 ft was available for the road works, though only about 140 feet was needed.

Further, the plan should avoid a fly-over at Kinathukadavu. A bridge at Kinathukadavu would hit the entire town. Shops on either side of the road would be affected and it would lead to sharp fall in commercial activity on the main road.

A regular user of the road who had agricultural lands beyond Eachanari said some of the industries in Coimbatore were shifting their operations to Pollachi Road and several colleges were coming up. It was one of the fast developing corridors of Coimbatore region. The speeding buses and heavy traffic flow in some localities were a problem now. Hence, it was imperative to widen the road. But, the public were unaware of the details of the road-widening proposal. Several small shop and farm owners who had outlets or land on the road now would be hit while those having lands away from the road would benefit. A proposal for a bypass road was submitted to the authorities earlier. The NHAI should ensure that the small land and shop owners would not be hit by the widening works. They should look at high compensations for land acquisition or at innovative designs that would not disturb the existing operations on either side of the road.

Tollgate near Vikravandi

http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/988/img2031rq.jpg

It seems due to rains, Salem and Tirunelveli roads are heavily damaged. The amount alotted is more. Hope Govt. atleast do this renovation work seriously.


This amount is not only for road repair. It is the money that will be spent by SG on road projects.

SH minister is from Eddapadi which in Salem dt... :lol:

Out of 90.25 crores allotted for Salem dt

24.5 crores is for Eddapadi constitiuency i.e nearly 27%2.4 crores for Sankari
18.17 crores for Yercaud
3.59 crores for Mettur
5.63 crore for Omalur
4.37 crores for Attur
11.15 crores for Gangavalli
10.49 crores for Salem west, north and south :lol:
7.8 crores for Veerapandi

Total 95.0crores.

For Salem corporation area all three constituency put together it got only 10.49crores.

Yercaud/Eddapadi got more than 45% of funds.

We want separate Salem district...:lol:

^^ Arul, Where you find fund allocation constitiuency wise?

Could you please provide the link of SH fund allocation for each constitiuency

^^ Link courtesy : Arul

http://www.tn.gov.in/gosdb/gorders/highways/hw_e_119_2011.pdf

^^ Arul, Where you find fund allocation constitiuency wise?

Could you please provide the link of SH fund allocation for each constitiuency

Funds are allocated not constituency wise but project wise. The detail that you find in the table(link) is project wise cost sanction (AS) and not allocation of fund. The table gives you only the AS amount. The actual allocation of fund will be done separately based on project stage and fund requirement. The constituency where the project falls is listed in the table ( just to project a statistics ).

The details in the table are for CRIDP works for the year 2011-12 in SH,MDR and ODR. This is classified as plan works which include strengtheing and widening of roads and construction/reconstruction of bridges. Some by pass works have also been included.

If you look at the above table there is one work for which Rs 257 Cr is given as AS. The work is the last link in ECR - Widening to 2 lane from Tutucorin to Kanyakumari.

For maintenance works (repair) which fall under non-plan works, there is a sperate allocation and it is not covered in the above table.

source for above break up

crossposting

http://www.tn.gov.in/gosdb/gorders/highways/hw_e_119_2011.pdf

1. Sivaganga bye-pass - 1 crore
2. Eddapadi bye-pass - 6 crores
3. Dharapuram bye-pass - 2+2 = 4 crores


New bye-pass on ECR

1. Kuttam, Kunjanvilai, Uravi, Kalikumarapuram bye-pass 9.96KM - 21crores
2. Koodankulam, Chettikulam bye-pass, Srirenganarayanapuram realignment - 11.22KM - 22crores
3. Palayakayal bye-pass, Athur/Tiruchendur/Armuganeri combined bye-pass - 22KM - 69crores
4. Manapaddu, Periyathalai bye-pass 4KM -9.5crores

Funds are allocated not constituency wise but project wise. The detail that you find in the table(link) is project wise cost sanction (AS) and not allocation of fund. The table gives you only the AS amount. The actual allocation of fund will be done separately based on project stage and fund requirement. The constituency where the project falls is listed in the table ( just to project a statistics ).

The details in the table are for CRIDP works for the year 2011-12 in SH,MDR and ODR. This is classified as plan works which include strengtheing and widening of roads and construction/reconstruction of bridges. Some by pass works have also been included.

If you look at the above table there is one work for which Rs 257 Cr is given as AS. The work is the last link in ECR - Widening to 2 lane from Tutucorin to Kanyakumari.

For maintenance works (repair) which fall under non-plan works, there is a sperate allocation and it is not covered in the above table.

yes it is not allocated constituency wise.

Usually SH spending will mostly go to towns/cities where there is no NH connectivity. w.r.to Salem dt, Yercaud, Eddapadi/Mettur, Gangavali does not have any national highway, so the spending will be certainly high.

But still the spending of gvt on roads is very less for the rate at which vehicles are growing in towns/cities. So instead of depending on NH, SH should come up with more PPP model in executing 4-laning of SH/city ring roads etc.,

^^Thanks Maduraikarenga, msk and Arul for the details :)

Recent news states that byepass roads/ ring roads sanctioned in many towns of TN. Is Darapuram included?
Forming Bye pass road in Dharapuram Town at Tiruppur District from Palani - Dharapuram road to Mettur - Palakkanuthu - Oddanchatram - Dharapuram - Tirupur in Km 2/550-3/600

Do you mean the Dindigul to Coimbatore NH?
Dindigul-Coimbatore-Sathy NH209 passes through Palani-Pollachi and it is not going via Dharapuram.

Dindigul-Coimbatore-Sathy NH209 passes through Palani-Pollachi and it is not going via Dharapuram.

Thanks dhandapani ^^

Dindigul-Coimbatore-Sathy NH209 passes through Palani-Pollachi and it is not going via Dharapuram.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d2/Renumbered_National_Highways_map_of_India_%28Schematic%29.jpg

dhandapanik sir, Here is the realigned NH's of India. I think its not from Sathy.

Tender invited for preparing DPR for 22KM length Namakkal ring road.

http://www.tenders.tn.gov.in/innerpage.asp?choice=tc5&tid=hwa65474&work=1

Kozhimuttai town is going to get Kozhimuttai like ring road in future.:nuts:

http://i40.tinypic.com/66cc28.jpg

Vandalur road overbridge to be inaugurated soon

ROMDAS equipment to evaluate status of road network

The State Highways Department will soon be deploying two fully automatic, state-of-the-art, imported Road Management and Data Acquisition System (ROMDAS) equipment to evaluate the status of the 56,000-km-long road network in Tamil Nadu, Edappadi K.Palaniswami, Highways Minister, said on Tuesday.

Speaking to reporters after inspecting the road overbridge to replace a level-crossing near Vandalur railway station, the Minister said the ROMDAS equipment would cost Rs. 1.5 crore each. While similar equipment was used by the Highways Department in the past, they had to be operated manually.

The new imported equipment would be launched along with the inauguration of the Vandalur road overbridge, the Minister said. According to engineers who accompanied the Minister, the equipment was purchased with World Bank aid under the Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project. Mounted on a vehicle, the ROMDAS equipment would have a global positioning system, a laser scanner to make accurate predictions about the quality of road surface and other gadgets to make systematic, instant calculations about the works that need to be undertaken.

The primary objective behind deploying the equipment was to prioritise those stretches that needed immediate attention. Capable of covering 100 to 125 kilometres a day, each equipment could cover close to 30,000 kilometres a year. The entire road network of 56,000 kilometres in the State could be easily covered, the engineers said.

Mr. Palaniswami said that a flight of steps on either side of the Vandalur bridge would have to be completed, along with minor works and the Rs. 27-crore project would be inaugurated later

A sum of Rs. 75 crore was sanctioned by Chief Minister Jayalalithaa for carrying out repair works on roads damaged during the monsoon and the most affected roads were in the coastal districts. Animal Husbandry Minister T.K.M. Chinnayya was also present.



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•The new imported equipment to be launched along with inauguration of overbridge

•Will have global positioning system, laser scanner and other gadgets

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/article2753543.ece

^^

http://www.romdas.com/index.php?HOME

http://www.romdas.com/cmsimple/images/ROMDAS%20Vehicle%203.jpg

http://www.romdas.com/cmsimple/images/ROMDAS%20Vehicle.PNG

NHAI plans electronic toll collection from next year
The Hindu BusinessLine (http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/logistics/article2752155.ece?homepage=true&ref=wl_home)

Dec 27: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), which is set to launch its first-ever tax-free public issue of secured redeemable non-convertible bonds (NCDs) on Wednesday, said it plans to roll out the electronic toll collection (ETC) system across the country in 2012.
New system
ETC will replace the existing cash-and-receipt tax payment system, Dr J.N. Singh, Member (Finance), NHAI, told reporters here on Tuesday. The vehicles' number-plates will be electronically-recorded and tax collected through a specially-created credit card for making such payments.


The tax thus collected would then be transferred to the account of the respective toll booths, he said. Currently, the people pay toll tax after an average of 60-70 km stretch of road. The ETC system, preliminary preparations for whose launch have been completed, is expected to make toll tax payment easier and faster as in the developed countries, Dr Singh said. Currently, India has 41 lakh km of roads, of which NHAI's share is 71,722 km. The State Highways are 1.66 lakh km long.

http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/4082/80207596.jpg
Land acquisition is in progress for a part of Sivagangai Byepass road for which the State Highways Department. Works will soon begin in the other part of the Byepass road for which the NHAI is responsible.

Few days back I saw couple of signboards on the Chennai - Bangalore highway showing AH 45, denoting its transformation as a part of Asian Highway Network.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asian_Highway_Network

Vikiravandi - Thanjavur NH-45 B to be widened at a cost of 940 crore

http://img577.imageshack.us/img577/2346/ce0501mn03tnj.jpg

NHAI plans electronic toll collection from next year
The Hindu BusinessLine (http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/logistics/article2752155.ece?homepage=true&ref=wl_home)

Dec 27: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), which is set to launch its first-ever tax-free public issue of secured redeemable non-convertible bonds (NCDs) on Wednesday, said it plans to roll out the electronic toll collection (ETC) system across the country in 2012.
New system
ETC will replace the existing cash-and-receipt tax payment system, Dr J.N. Singh, Member (Finance), NHAI, told reporters here on Tuesday. The vehicles' number-plates will be electronically-recorded and tax collected through a specially-created credit card for making such payments.


The tax thus collected would then be transferred to the account of the respective toll booths, he said. Currently, the people pay toll tax after an average of 60-70 km stretch of road. The ETC system, preliminary preparations for whose launch have been completed, is expected to make toll tax payment easier and faster as in the developed countries, Dr Singh said. Currently, India has 41 lakh km of roads, of which NHAI's share is 71,722 km. The State Highways are 1.66 lakh km long.

Dear Friends

Why Not Make all our major Highways into Electronic Toll Road system and make mandatory that all vehicle should affix RFID(Radio frequency identification)TAG. irrespective of wheather they use the these Highway or not , later more information of the vehicle details can be incorporated to this TAG.

Couple of months back i travelled from chennai to trivandrum via madurai nagercoil in private omni bus.

We had to wait for long time in Q in atleast 8-10 Toll Booth, such a wastage of time and energy.( Man Power at each Toll Booth)

Why not have a unified automatic toll collection system (similiar to Dubai(Salik Tag).

I noticed Heavy vehicles do not keep themselves to left lane/side of four/six lane road.

By introducing the above system , we ensure road safety to some extend.

Renovated Kollidam Bridge Inaugurated


http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/6850/ce0701mn03tnjl.jpg

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/stocks-in-news/reliance-infra-shares-up-on-commencement-of-toll-revenues/articleshow/11447000.cms

Reliance Infrastructure (RInfra), a Reliance Group company today commenced operations of its 5th Road Project. The widening operations of 90 kms, from 2 to 4 lanes from Trichy to Dindigul have just been completed. The 90Kms Trichy-Dindigul project is executed as BOT (Build Operate Transfer) pattern under the National Highways Development Program. The toll collections at Trichy -Dindigul corridor is starting from midnight of January 11, 2012.

The project was awarded to RInfra by NHAI which connects major urban centric cities like Manaparai, Vaiyampatty, Ayyalur, Vadamadurai, and Dindigul. The stretch further connects to a popular station of KodaiKanal. The contract entails a concession period of 30 years and the construction has been completed.

This project is executed on build operate transfer with a project cost of Rs 6 billion.

Starting Midnight on January 11, 2012, RInfra has completed construction of 2 to 4 lanes of the corridor of Trichy- Dindugul stretch and will maintain the existing 4-lane road. The toll points will add to the customer experience & delight by providing smooth ride throughout the stretch. To reduce stopover time at Toll Plaza, an advanced toll management services (ATMS) has been installed to automate tolling which provides CCTVs, speed detectors and other services to monitor traffic flow on the road. The stretch of Trichy to Dindigul has constructed structures 10 underpasses, 10 Minor Bridges, 5 Major Bridges. Apart from these existing flyovers and culverts, a service road has been widened.

To enhance safety, RInfra will introduce Medical, First Aid, Vehicle Rescue Post and Patrolling services at the toll plazas. The modern-state-of-art restrooms will be built across the entire stretch of the toll plaza corridor. Road furniture including road signs, pavement markings, crash barriers, delineators which will enhance safety for the users will also be included.

Commenting on this development, Lalit Jalan, CEO and whole time director, Reliance Infrastructure, said, ``We are pleased to announce that Trichy Dindigul, our 5th Road project goes operational. With the new developments in Trichy Dindigul Road Project will bring in vibrancy and growth in the present industrial sector and boost the economy of the region. It is anticipated that the function of the road network will further increase in the foreseeable future.``

RInfra has emerged as the largest concessionaire of NHAI with 11 road projects totaling 970 kms worth about Rs 120 billion (USD 2.6 billion) with more than 6,000 people working at various sites.

Beautiful view of a toll booth in the Madurai to Tuticorin (I hope it is NH 45B) :

http://img714.imageshack.us/img714/4600/tutinh.jpg

A beautiful view of the Madurai to Tirunelveli National Highway with service roads near Thiagarajar Mills, Kappalur, Tirumangalam :

http://img845.imageshack.us/img845/103/virunh.jpg

What's the alignment of the proposed Erode Ring Road ??

NH-7 is very pathetic b/w Hosur-Adhiyaman college and BETL.. Thoppur ghat and many other parts because of worst maintenance...:bash:

we pay huge toll tax (it cost more than 300 rupees for up and down b/w Salem and Bangalore alone), we pay road tax, daily tax through petrol... ivalo pay panniyum.. 4-laned road is very pathetic.

looks another Indian railways is making here.. contractors collect huge tax and spend pea nuts for maintenance.

6-toll booth is very less for one direction... out of 6-toll booths, only 2 or 3 is working inspite of huge no. of vehicle waiting in Queue.

toll booth partha vomit vara mathiri karuppa irukku...:nuts:

Few years before I was happy that we are seeing big change in road way system because of NHAI... Those good looking roads in above pics are laid 2-3years before, so they are looking good. But NH-7 Bengaluru-Krish and Thoppur ghat road were laid 8-9 years before...
it is going in the way Kazhuthai thenchi kattai erumbu aana kathai.:bash:

6-laning work of Hosur-Krishnagiri part in full swing.

Hosur badly needs new bye-pass. Existing road b/w Athiyaman col and Athibelle is chocked with Hosur city traffic... another short vision of NHAI oppicers.:nuts:

http://img861.imageshack.us/img861/3824/20120117085654.jpg

http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/7751/20120117085646.jpg

green near Krish

http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/3892/20120117084356.jpg

^^ Thoppur Ghat is NOW in good condition.
They're still grouting and relaying the stretch. Too many accidents there. Last curve is blind. Good work by L&T.

Attibele-Hosur Bus Station is pathetic because Reliance is still working on widening the south.

It seems google maps had started updating the Highways with the new numbers . The Bangalore - Kovai Highway has been marked as 948, is it right? It should be 548 right!. Also Vellore - Villupuram is marked as 234/38 which should be 38. 234 is 75 which ends at vellore from Gudiyattam. Also 48 branches out in to two from Bangalore and disappears on the other side and suddenly pops out from Krishnagiri, confusing. Correct me if I am wrong.

Without wikipedia, I am realizing how dumb I am.

It seems google maps had started updating the Highways with the new numbers . The Bangalore - Kovai Highway has been marked as 948, is it right? It should be 548 right!. Also Vellore - Villupuram is marked as 234/38 which should be 38. 234 is 75 which ends at vellore from Gudiyattam. Also 48 branches out in to two from Bangalore and disappears on the other side and suddenly pops out from Krishnagiri, confusing. Correct me if I am wrong.

Without wikipedia, I am realizing how dumb I am.
That map was made by a Wikipedian.:)
You're not dumb. You're smart.
Do remember, Google has given unrestricted editing rights to the Maps to Americans. Who know jack about India.

That map was made by a Wikipedian.:)
You're not dumb. You're smart.
Do remember, Google has given unrestricted editing rights to the Maps to Americans. Who know jack about India.

Thanks Srikanth. Had requested for changes for 38 but for 948 and 234 its not allowing changes as already some changes are pending. It seems people are working on this. Not able to find those changes, will keep trying. Thanks for pointing out that. I didnt know that, I can edit even the NH's. I was simply editing only places. I think Google should give rights to edit the map Indian users as they know more than the people in US.

Now I realize why my last to trip from pollachi to puddukottai was dommed. I relied on the info on google maps and till Dindugal and Natham it was good, but from natham to Tiruppatur dabbba dance adiduchu. The total trip took nearly 8 hours by car including 1 hour to my village from puddukottai. And in dindugal it was like being in a maze, because of construction many roads were blocked and we were going merry round around dindugal for nearly 45 mins. Hopefully my next trip should be smooth as its more than two years now.

Could anybody help me with Highway numbers of the following roads :

Madurai-Thondi Highway
Madurai-Chennai(via Trichy)
Madurai-Kanyakumari(via Tirunelveli)
Madurai-Bangalore(via Salem)
Madurai-Rameswaram(via Ramanathapuram)
Madurai-Kochi(via Theni)
Madurai-Thoothukudi(via Arupukottai)
Madurai-Kollam(Via Shencottah)

Could anybody help me with Highway numbers of the following roads :

Madurai-Thondi Highway
Madurai-Chennai(via Trichy)
Madurai-Kanyakumari(via Tirunelveli)
Madurai-Bangalore(via Salem)
Madurai-Rameswaram(via Ramanathapuram)
Madurai-Kochi(via Theni)
Madurai-Thoothukudi(via Arupukottai)
Madurai-Kollam(Via Shencottah)

Madurai-Chennai is NH 32.
Madurai-Bangalore is NH 44.
Madurai Kochi is NH 85.
Madurai-Kollam is NH 744 or 144. I can't read properly.
Madurai-Tuticorin is NH38.
Madurai-Ramanathapuram is NH 87.
Hpe that helps.
Source http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Renumbered_National_Highways_map_of_India_%28Schematic%29.jpg

Could anybody help me with Highway numbers of the following roads :

Madurai-Thondi Highway
Madurai-Chennai(via Trichy)
Madurai-Kanyakumari(via Tirunelveli)
Madurai-Bangalore(via Salem)
Madurai-Rameswaram(via Ramanathapuram)
Madurai-Kochi(via Theni)
Madurai-Thoothukudi(via Arupukottai)
Madurai-Kollam(Via Shencottah)


MK,

Refer map below.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d2/Renumbered_National_Highways_map_of_India_%28Schematic%29.jpg

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^^ Thanks rsubbu and srikanth for that picture and link :) :cheers:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/74771733@N03/6730481617/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/74771733@N03/6730481617/

Could anybody help me with Highway numbers of the following roads :

Madurai-Thondi Highway
Madurai-Chennai(via Trichy)
Madurai-Kanyakumari(via Tirunelveli)
Madurai-Bangalore(via Salem)
Madurai-Rameswaram(via Ramanathapuram)
Madurai-Kochi(via Theni)
Madurai-Thoothukudi(via Arupukottai)
Madurai-Kollam(Via Shencottah)

May be this will also help u

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=87711435&postcount=945

As alagiri is not in power (state), are u planning to buy all the lands in all these routes? But remember he will come back with a vengeance.

May be this will also help u

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=87711435&postcount=945

As alagiri is not in power (state), are u planning to buy all the lands in all these routes? But remember he will come back with a vengeance.

Ungaluku 'anjaanenjar' mela remba kovam polaruku? :lol: neraiya thread la avara thaakureengale?

Wanted to add data to the first post of mine in new thread "Madurai industries and development" :)

Ungaluku 'anjaanenjar' mela remba kovam polaruku? :lol: neraiya thread la avara thaakureengale?

Wanted to add data to the first post of mine in new thread "Madurai industries and development" :)

தனிபட்ட கோபம் எல்லாம் ஒன்னும் இல்லை . 2006 மதுரைக்கு வர வேண்டியிய Caterpillar factoriyea கவுதவரு இவருதான். இந்த மாதரி எனக்கு தெரிஞ்சு ஒரு பாத்து ப்ரொஜெக்டா போட்டு தள்ளி இர்ருகாபுல

^^ Ada idha ellaam veliya sollaatheengappa, ketaa vayitherichalaa iruku :cry:

^^1++

http://img714.imageshack.us/img714/8642/92629821.jpg

The NH from Madurai to Rameswaram will be four laned in 2 phases 1st phase from Madurai to Manamadurai and 2nd phase from Manamadurai to Rameswaram.

Survey for arriving at the number of vehicles using the road is being now done by a Bangalore company

http://www.thehindu.com/multimedia/dynamic/00900/22jan_tymbg04_page1_900895e.jpg

Work on development of the Tiruchi – Karaikudi national highway, which commenced about six months ago at an estimated outlay of Rs.374 crore, under ‘Build operate transfer annuity' scheme, will be completed by May 2013.

With a cumulative length of 108 km, this project will entail building five bypass roads at Tiruchi, Keeranur, Pudukottai, Tirumayam and Karaikudi. The project which involved acquisition of land to an extent of about 421.5 hectares is being executed as per schedule, officials said.

The project, sanctioned under the National Highways Development Project Phase III A, also involves construction of a new bypass connecting three major national highways – the Tiruchi – Thanjavur NH 67; the Tiruchi – Pudukottai-Karaikudi NH 210; and the Tiruchi – Madurai NH 45B, all on the outskirts of Tiruchi city. It would also include construction of railway over bridges at two places – Kalamavur on NH 210 and Kumaramangalam on the Mathur – Avoor segment on NH 67, M. Muthudayar, Project Director, National Highways Authority of India, Project Implementation Unit, Karaikudi, told The Hindu . The bypass would be a semi ring-road linking Thuvakudi, Mathur and Panchapur. The bypass road in Tiruchi commences at Mathur, 10 km away from the city and it would run for a length of 26 km; the length of the bypass road would be 2.5 km at Keeranur; 9 km at Pudukottai; 3 km at Tirumayam and 19 km at Karaikudi.

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19km byepass for Karaikudi..? will this connect to Ramnad road directly...

I hope a NH should be void of Railway crossings. But I hope there are railway crossings in NH 744 i.e Madurai to Quilon via Tenkasi and Shencottah. It takes 5 hrs to reach Tenkasi by road and less than 3.5 hours by train. With upgrade to NH from SH, will they build ROBs there? Could anybody throw light?

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19km byepass for Karaikudi..? will this connect to Ramnad road directly...

Maybe from kanadukathan gets diverted thru soorakudi kalanivasal to reach Karaikudi Old Bus stand

but the strech from Kalanivasal to Old bus stand is very much narrow & crowded .

Maybe from kanadukathan gets diverted thru soorakudi kalanivasal to reach Karaikudi Old Bus stand

but the strech from Kalanivasal to Old bus stand is very much narrow & crowded .

I think this would have an entirely new alignment. This wont enter into Karaikkudi at Old Busstand but further down to it(If it is to reach here there is no meaning for calling it a bye pass.)

As you said it may start from Kanadukathan as the roads through Kottayur are very narrow(fit as one way). The entire strech is criscrossed by the railway lines with lots of gates, this could have been reduced, but only one ROB i am wondring, weather this became possible due to bye passes, as the level crossings are almost close to these towns only.

I think this would have an entirely new alignment. This wont enter into Karaikkudi at Old Busstand but further down to it(If it is to reach here there is no meaning for calling it a bye pass.)

As you said it may start from Kanadukathan as the roads through Kottayur are very narrow(fit as one way). The entire strech is criscrossed by the railway lines with lots of gates, this could have been reduced, but only one ROB i am wondring, weather this became possible due to bye passes, as the level crossings are almost close to these towns only.

New allignment(2Km) starts after nemathampatti bus stop before railway cross and goes parallel to tracks and join existing bypass road soorakudi and it will branch before kalani vasal then new allignment cross on koviloor (kkdi-mdu) and finally join before devakottai

Actually it is entirely a new bye pass being laid around karaikudi. The Bye pass start at nemathanpatti without touching level crossing then goes directly to outskirt of KARAIKUDI avoiding two level crossings.

IT deviates just before newly built headquarter GOVT hospital and encircles karaikudi for nearly 5- 6 kms crossing o.siruvayal road, madurai(pillayarpatti) road, managiri road and finally reaches rastha and joins the existing NH 210.

If this bye pass is constructed then we will have a beautifull semi ring road around karaikudi.

We also need eastern bye bass from rastha parallel to railway track to reach new bus stand so that buses from rameswaram, devakottai can reach new bus stand directly via railway juction without going into crowded twon area and also we will have more frequent buses conecting railway junction.

I only see national highways. would love our people to compile the state highways, and their status. That will set the difference for our road network from other states.

I only see national highways. would love our people to compile the state highways, and their status. That will set the difference for our road network from other states.

since most of the arterial SH are converted to NH, it looks like that SH is less covered.

SH compiled list is here..

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamilnadu_State_Highways

SH-200 i.e part of ECR and SH-28 looks to be longest SH in the state. Earlier east-west link road i.e Nagai-Gudalur road was having that pride i.e before it was converted to NH.

Actually it is entirely a new bye pass being laid around karaikudi. The Bye pass start at nemathanpatti without touching level crossing then goes directly to outskirt of KARAIKUDI avoiding two level crossings.

IT deviates just before newly built headquarter GOVT hospital and encircles karaikudi for nearly 5- 6 kms crossing o.siruvayal road, madurai(pillayarpatti) road, managiri road and finally reaches rastha and joins the existing NH 210.

If this bye pass is constructed then we will have a beautifull semi ring road around karaikudi.

We also need eastern bye bass from rastha parallel to railway track to reach new bus stand so that buses from rameswaram, devakottai can reach new bus stand directly via railway juction without going into crowded twon area and also we will have more frequent buses conecting railway junction.


Karaikudi should hav a ring road( 4 lane Road)


Ring Road starting right from Velangudi - NGO - bisecting the road b/w karaikudi old bus stop and koviloor - SH 35- devakottai rastha- ariyakudi- illupakudi - bisecting the road b/w kottaiyur and kandanur - Velangudi.


Karaikudi Bypass :Kanadukathan-Sooraakudi-NGO colony- bisecting Karaikudi Kovilur Road - SH 35- Rastha Railway station( NH 210).
Maybe this route

Mr.Aravindan you are not getting wat we are trying to say....the new Bye pass does not go to kanadukathan it staightly goes to surakudi from nemathanpatti skipping two level crossings..hope u understand.

And it does not enter NGO colony.... it deviates at the place just before newly built GOVT headquarters Hospital and from there it is entirely newly laid road till it reaches managiri.

Works have started between Keeranur - Pudukkotai and Pudikkotai - Tirumayam sections and for the remaining sections Trees have been cut down and cleaned.

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Mr.Aravindan you are not getting wat we are trying to say....the new Bye pass does not go to kanadukathan it staightly goes to surakudi from nemathanpatti skipping two level crossings..hope u understand.

And it does not enter NGO colony.... it deviates at the place just before newly built GOVT headquarters Hospital and from there it is entirely newly laid road till it reaches managiri.


Tanx for ur info


But i think its too much of deviation from karaikudi ....will it bisect nesavalar colony near managiri?

Works have started between Keeranur - Pudukkotai and Pudikkotai - Tirumayam sections and for the remaining sections Trees have been cut down and cleaned.



Nice photos Deepu. Thx for sharing.

^^ Nice photos. TFS! The road seems to have enough space to be a 4 laned one. However the news items mentioned that Trichy - Karaikkudi was to be constructed as a 2 Lane + shoulder on both sides. Can some one clarify, if it is really a 4 laned one.
Thx

Ennama karanum kodukkaranuga...
Land acquisition for Vikravandi-Thanjavur delayed due to "Thane" puyal.
164 Km at the cost of 1100 cr.... ...Enna pagal kollai parunga...
Vikravandi-Jayankondam X road: 4 laned : 93 Km
Jayankondham X road to Thanjavur 2 Lane..71
25 companies have been shortlisted. the project is executed at 1100 cr
விக்கிரவாண்டி - தஞ்சை தேசிய நெடுஞ்சாலைக்கு நிலம் ஆர்ஜித பணி ஒரு மாதத்தில் துவங்கும் (http://www.dinamalar.com/News_Detail.asp?Id=392350)

பண்ருட்டி:விக்கிரவாண்டி - தஞ்சாவூர், நான்கு வழி தேசிய நெடுஞ்சாலை அமைக்கும் பணிக்கு, 25 நிறுவனங்கள் தேர்வு செய்யப்பட்டுள்ளதாக, "நகாய்' இயக்குனர் அதிபதி கூறினார்.கடலூர் மாவட்டத்தில், "தானே' புயலில் விக்கிரவாண்டி - தஞ்சாவூர் தேசிய நெடுஞ்சாலையில், விழுந்த மரங்கள் ஏலம் விடப்படுவதை மேற்பார்வையிட்ட அதிபதி கூறியதாவது:விக்கிரவாண்டி - கும்பகோணம் - தஞ்சாவூர், 164 கி.மீ., தூர தேசிய நெடுஞ்சாலையை, நான்கு வழிச்சாலையாக மாற்ற, 2010ம் ஆண்டு நவம்பர் மாதம், "நகாய்' சார்பில், 1,100 கோடி ரூபாய் ஒதுக்கீடு செய்யப்பட்டு, டெண்டர் கோரப்பட்டது.

அதில், விக்கிரவாண்டி முதல் ஜெயங்கொண்டம் கூட்ரோடு வரையிலான, 93 கி.மீ., தூரத்திற்கு, நான்கு வழிச்சாலையும், அங்கிருந்து, தஞ்சாவூர் வரையிலான, 71 கி.மீ., தூரத்திற்கு, இருவழிச்சாலையும் அமைக்க திட்டமிடப்பட்டுள்ளது.இந்த டெண்டருக்கு விண்ணப்பத்த நிறுவனங்களில், 25 நிறுவனங்கள் தேர்வு செய்யப்பட்டுள்ளன. இந்த நிறுவனங்களுக்கு, இரண்டு மாதங்களில் பணி ஒதுக்கப்படும்.இந்த நான்குவழிச் சாலைத் திட்டத்திற்கு தேவையான நிலங்களை கையகப்படுத்த, தமிழக அரசு ஆணை வெளியிட்டு, அலுவலர்களை நியமித்து, சாலை அமைய உள்ள நிலங்களை அடையாளம் காணும் பணி, நடைபெற்று வருகிறது. "தானே' புயல் காரணமாக, இந்த பணி சற்று தடைபட்டுள்ளது. நிலம் கையகப்படுத்தும் பணி, ஒரு மாதத்தில் துவங்கும்.இவ்வாறு அதிபதி கூறினார்.

Tanx for ur info


But i think its too much of deviation from karaikudi ....will it bisect nesavalar colony near managiri?



Yes it bisects just before managiri and connects to rastha road. And the deviation is very much required as city will grow in few years in those areas.And bye pass road needs to go out of the city and not come into ngo colony.

Thanks for the pictures really good to see work is carried out in full speed.

Don't know whether this is a repost :

புறவழி சாலைகள் அமைக்கும் பணிக்கு நிலம் கையகப்படுத்த ரூ.152 கோடி ஒதுக்கீடு : முதல்வர் ஜெயலலிதா உத்தரவு!

சென்னை: புறவழிச் சாலைகள் அமைக்கும் பணிக்கு, நிலங்களை கையகப்படுத்த ரூ.152 கோடி ஒதுக்கீடு செய்து முதல்வர் ஜெயலலிதா உத்தரவிட்டுள்ளார்.
இது குறித்து தமிழக அரசு வெளியிட்ட செய்திக் குறிப்பு: நகர்ப்புறங்களையும், கிராமப்புறங்களையும் இணைக்கும் பாலமாக சாலை கட்டமைப்பு உள்ளது. அதிகரித்து வரும் வாகனங்களின் எண்ணிக்கையின் காரணமாக, சாலைகள் விரைவிலேயே பழுதடைவதை களையும் விதத்திலும், மேலும் நகரங்களின் போக்குவரத்தினை சீரமைக்கும் விதத்திலும் முதல்வர் ஜெயலலிதா தலைமையிலான அரசு பல்வேறு புதிய திட்டங்களை செயல்படுத்தி வருகிறது.

அந்த வகையில், நகரங்களில் ஏற்பட்டுள்ள போக்குவரத்து நெரிசலை தவிர்க்கும் விதமாகவும், நேர்வழிப் போக்குவரத்து தடையின்றி நடைபெறும் வண்ணமும், ரூ.152 கோடியே 78 லட்சத்து 5 ஆயிரம் செலவில், தென்காசி, சங்கரன்கோவில், அம்பாசமுத்திரம், முதுகுளத்தூர், பவானி, நாமக்கல், திருச்செங்கோடு, கடலூர், ஆற்காடு, திருப்பத்தூர், திருவண்ணாமலை ஆகிய நகரங்களில் புறவழிச் சாலைகள் அமைக்கும் பணிகளுக்கு நிலங்களை கையகப்படுத்த முதல்வர் உத்தரவிட்டுள்ளார். இவ்வாறு செய்திக் குறிப்பில் தெரிவிக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது.


http://www.dinakaran.com/2012_new/News_Detail.asp?Nid=703

JJ allots 152 crores rupees for acquisition of land for new bypass roads for Tenkasi, Sankarankovil, Ambasamuthram, Muthukulathur, Bhavani, Namakkal, Tiruchengode, Cuddalore, Arcot, Tirupathur and Tiruvannamalai

krishnaswamy,

what about route to kumbakonam?

krishnaswamy,

what about route to kumbakonam?
As per original alignment, vikravandi-Thanjavur is via Kumbakonam only. Already kumbakonam bypass is there and it will join kumbakonam-thanjavur road before Swamimalai.(Thiruvalanchuzhi).hm...again another poor design on the vision of . the bypass will join that route perpendicularly..."T". shaped.
Kumbakonam bypass and roads upto jayankondam X road was widened 3 yrs back itself. not sure, what they are going widen again..since it is 2 lane only.
am not sure of "Neelathanallur" bridge.. 2 yrs back i heard, that buses can use that bridge to cross kollidam and can reach Trichy-Chennai road.

Could some one recently commuting in that route can help us.
all of my cousins who are travelling every week...they used to sleep, moment they get into the bus or train..:-).

Works have started between Keeranur - Pudukkotai and Pudikkotai - Tirumayam sections and for the remaining sections Trees have been cut down and cleaned.



Deepu, Wht about Trichy - keeranur section? Will the new Ring road that has been planned for Trichy touch this section, if so, where?

Deepu, Wht about Trichy - keeranur section? Will the new Ring road that has been planned for Trichy touch this section, if so, where?
AFAIK, Trichy-Pudukottai progress is on. works are going on for the last 2.5 yrs :-)
Proposed ring road will touch near Matthur in Pudukottai-Trichy NH.

AFAIK, Trichy-Pudukottai progress is on. works are going on for the last 2.5 yrs :-)
Proposed ring road will touch near Matthur in Pudukottai-Trichy NH.

Thx for the info Krish. Planning to be there in the month of June. It will be nice if its completed. :)

புதுவை-பெங்களூர் சாலையை சீரமைக்க ரூ.624.2 கோடி நிதி ஒதுக்கீடு (http://tamil.oneindia.in/news/2012/01/26/business-puducherry-bangalore-road-be-repair-aid0128.html)
Tindivanam-Krishnagiri NH to be widened and relaid at the cost of 624.2 crore.
Tindivanam-krishnagiri via Chengee, Tiruvannamalai.
I think , this new road is going to be only 2 lane.
members can clarify..
புதுவை-பெங்களூர் சாலையை சீரமைக்க ரூ.624.2 கோடி நிதி ஒதுக்கீடு
வியாழக்கிழமை, ஜனவரி 26, 2012, 9:44 [IST]
திருவண்ணாமலை: புதுச்சேரி-திருவண்ணாமலை-பெங்களூர் தேசிய நெடுஞ்சாலையை சீரமைக்க ரூ.624.2 கோடி நிதி ஒதுக்கியுள்ளது.

புதுச்சேரி-பெங்களூர் இடையே உள்ள திண்டிவனம், செஞ்சி திருவண்ணாமலை, செங்கம், சிங்காரப்பேட்டை, ஊத்தங்கரை, மத்தூர், கிருஷ்ணகிரி வழியாகச் செல்லும் தேசிய நெடுஞ்சாலை எண்.66 வழியாக தினமும் ஆயிரக்கணக்கான வாகனங்கள் செல்கி்ன்றன. இது தவிர புதுச்சேரி, கடலூர், விழுப்புரம், சிதம்பரம், நெய்வேலி உள்பட பல்வேறு பகுதிகளில் இருந்து பெங்களூர், ஓசூர், மும்பை செல்லும் வாகனங்களும் இந்த சாலையைத் தான் பயன்படுத்துகின்றன. இந்த சாலை புதுச்சேரியில் இருந்து திண்டிவனம் வரை 4 வழிச்சாலையாகவும், அங்கிருந்து கிருஷ்ணகிரி வரை 2 வழிப் பாதையாகவும் உள்ளது.

As per original alignment, vikravandi-Thanjavur is via Kumbakonam only. Already kumbakonam bypass is there and it will join kumbakonam-thanjavur road before Swamimalai.(Thiruvalanchuzhi).hm...again another poor design on the vision of . the bypass will join that route perpendicularly..."T". shaped.
Kumbakonam bypass and roads upto jayankondam X road was widened 3 yrs back itself. not sure, what they are going widen again..since it is 2 lane only.
am not sure of "Neelathanallur" bridge.. 2 yrs back i heard, that buses can use that bridge to cross kollidam and can reach Trichy-Chennai road.

Could some one recently commuting in that route can help us.
all of my cousins who are travelling every week...they used to sleep, moment they get into the bus or train..:-).


Hi the neelathanallur bridge construction is going on and there was a article about this in the last week dailies. the minister inspecting the works told the press reporters that the bridge will come in to use from june2012.Presently since tha anakarai bridge is open i think the chennai bound buses from kumbakonam are taking the anakari meensuruti and seethiyathope route.

Hi the neelathanallur bridge construction is going on and there was a article about this in the last week dailies. the minister inspecting the works told the press reporters that the bridge will come in to use from june2012.Presently since tha anakarai bridge is open i think the chennai bound buses from kumbakonam are taking the anakari meensuruti and seethiyathope route.
what is the role of Neelathanallur bridge?
where is it? i dont think it is part of kumbakonam -vikravandi route..

what is the role of Neelathanallur bridge?
where is it? i dont think it is part of kumbakonam -vikravandi route..


the bridge is constructed across the kollidam river between neelathanallur in thanjavur district and madanathur in ariyalur district. with this bridge we can go to jayamkondam direcly from kumbakonam without touching anaikarai. Morever the chennai bound buses can also use this route as we can reach ulundurpettai from jayamkondam through virudhachalam and join the four lane NH45. This bridge is construted mainly to reduce the load on anakarai bridge.

I travelled this morning in this KPN MB bus to Bangalore:
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Some Pics of Chengapalli Highway Progress;
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Sanghameshwarar Temple(Bhavani and Cauvery meets):
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http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/01/31/india-ivrcl-infra-road-project-idUSL4E8CV5QE20120131

IVRCL Ltd is in talks with a clutch of foreign investors to sell one of its road projects in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, a top official said.

The engineering and construction firm has hired Ernst & Young to find a buyer for its 155-km Salem-Coimbatore road project, its Group Chief Financial Officer R. Balarami Reddy said on Tuesday.

However, he did not specify the companies which had evinced interest, nor any expected valuation of the project.

"We are not desperate to sell. This is churning of the assets. We have completed the construction and of the total 155 km, 100 km are already revenue generating, while the remaining would start generating revenues in the next 6 months," he said.

"Equity raising is difficult in the present market, but at the same time we cannot stop bidding for projects. We have to take and execute further projects," Reddy said.

At present, the road project is under IVRCL Assets and Holdings, in which IVRCL holds a 75 percent stake.

In Oct, IVRCL had received board approval for the merger of IVRCL Assets with itself.

State Highway Dindugal-Ottanchatram and Ottanchatram-Dharapuram have many dangerous potholes. Ottanchatram-Dharapuram should be four laned considering future.

Sorry if it is a repetitive post. NHAI facebook page :

http://www.facebook.com/NHAI.INDIA

They seem to be active too

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Tenders floated for four laning of a part of Madurai to Rameswaram NH for about 75 km length.

:ohno:

Tamil Nadu tops National Highway mishaps

The National Highways (NHs) in South India are turning into death traps, with the ones in Tamil Nadu being the most dangerous.

Tamil Nadu has the highest number of NH accidents in the country - 53,056. Next to TN, it is Karnataka which has the highest number of accidents—40,005 cases. Closely following is Andhra Pradesh with 38,024 accidents and Kerala with 30,000 odd accidents. The only non-South Indian state which is in the same league is Maharshtra with it having around 37,986 accident cases.

The figure, collated by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, is for the 2008-2010 period.

Similarly, TN is second only to Uttar Pradesh when it comes to accident deaths. If UP has had 15,904 deaths in the last three years, Tamil Nadu NHs witnessed 14,929 people losing their lives. Close to TN in the case of casualties is AP with 13,034 deaths and Karnataka with 9,065 deaths. Kerala has recorded 4,383 deaths on its NHs.

The only other state, apart from the above four with high number of NH deaths, is Rajasthan with 9,567 causalities.

According to the data compiled by the Government, 79% of accidents have happened due to the driver’s fault and out of this 6% cases have happened due to drunken driving.

“Liquor shops along the NHs is quite a problem. Since the liquor policy is State subject, it is up to them to take the necessary action,” said an official.

According to him, all states had agreed to the Centre’s suggestion that liquor shops along the NHs must be removed but still licenses are being given, said the official, adding that the Ministry intends to send one more circular to all states in this regard.

The other reasons being cited for the accidents include “fault of pedestrians, fault of cyclist, defect in roads, defect in condition of motor cycle and weather conditions.’’

Among the South Indian States, Tamil Nadu has the longest stretch of national highway with 4,832 kms, followed by AP with 4,537 kms, Karnataka with 4,396 kms and Kerala with 1,457 kms. Nationally, UP has the longest stretch (6,788 kms) followed by Rajasthan 6,373 kms, Madhya Pradesh 5,027 kms and Maharshtra 4,191 kms.

The official said that the Ministry has earmarked the largest chunk of money for repairing National highways in South India, with TN getting the most. “The repair works will include widening of roads, strengthening two lines, construction of bridges and improvement of riding qualities,’’ he said.

http://ibnlive.in.com/news/tamil-nadu-tops-national-highway-mishaps/230385-60-118.html

^^Actually TN is second worst after kerala which is almost double mishaps than TN given the NH length.

Are the below facts correct?

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These NHs are not with NHAI and with TN PWD?

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@madurakaranda.. out of 4800 km NH in tamil nadu.... 1600 km is with state for maintainance.. funds would be given by CG... rest 3200 km is under NHAI...

@madurakaranda.. out of 4800 km NH in tamil nadu.... 1600 km is with state for maintainance.. funds would be given by CG... rest 3200 km is under NHAI...

Everything under NHAI converted into 4 lanes? If not, how many kms remain?