Port–Maduravoyal Expressway work advances in Chennai

Construction of the 20.9-kilometre Port–Maduravoyal Expressway in Chennai is progressing, with the project taking shape as a double-decker corridor, much of it aligned over the Cooum River.

The expressway is being developed with two levels. One level is designed for regular city traffic with multiple entry and exit ramps, while the other will provide uninterrupted connectivity to Chennai Port, reported The Times of India.

Officials said construction work is moving faster in stretches such as Egmore and Chetpet, where fewer obstructions are present. Precast segments for the project are being manufactured at a 60-acre yard and installed at different locations.

Ongoing work has resulted in barricades and traffic diversions in some areas, particularly along Poonamallee High Road, where road space has been reduced during construction.