East Tambaram Bypass Road Project Gains Momentum to Reduce Perungalathur Traffic Congestion
Chennai is set to witness major traffic relief as the long-pending East Tambaram Bypass Road project has regained momentum. The project is expected to significantly reduce heavy traffic congestion in key southern suburban areas including Perungalathur and Tambaram.
The proposed bypass road is designed to divert heavy vehicles arriving from southern districts away from crowded city roads, improving traffic flow and reducing travel time for commuters.
9-Km Six-Lane Bypass Road for Chennai Traffic Relief
The new bypass road will be developed as a six-lane corridor stretching nearly 9 kilometres. The route will begin near the old Peerkankaranai police station on GST Road and pass through:
- Sadhanandapuram
- Alapakkam
- Nedunkundram
- Thiruvanchery
- Rajakilpakkam
- Selaiyur
before connecting with the Tambaram–Velachery Road.
The project is expected to provide direct connectivity to South Chennai and major IT corridor regions, easing urban traffic pressure.
Rs 208 Crore Flyover Construction Underway
As part of the project, a major six-lane flyover is now being constructed from Agaram Then Road Ambedkar Nagar Junction to Velachery Road via Rajakilpakkam Lake.
Key Project Details:
Flyover length: 1,442 metres
Width: 23 metres
Estimated cost: Rs 208.31 crore
Expected completion: 18 months
To facilitate construction, 126 buildings near Rajakilpakkam Lake have already been demolished, and foundation work is currently in progress.
Major Benefits of the Tambaram Bypass Project
Once completed, the East Tambaram Bypass Road project is expected to:
- Reduce traffic congestion in Perungalathur and Tambaram
- Divert heavy vehicles away from city roads
- Improve connectivity to Velachery and Chennai IT corridors
- Reduce travel time for commuters
- Enhance Chennai’s suburban transport infrastructure
Officials believe the project will play a crucial role in improving Chennai’s southern traffic network.
Land Clearance Delays Continue
Despite the progress, certain works remain delayed due to pending approvals involving:
- 4.46 hectares of forest department land
- Allocation of 8.92 hectares of alternate land
Authorities are working to resolve these issues to ensure faster completion of the project.
