Chennai port corridor gets revised double-decker plan

The revised Rs 3,500 crore Chennai Port-Maduravoyal elevated corridor project is progressing under a redesigned double-decker plan aimed at separating freight and city traffic movement.

Officials said the upper deck of the corridor will be reserved for container freight traffic linked to Chennai Port.

The lower deck will handle regular city traffic through multiple ramps and connectivity points across major junctions.

Authorities expect the project to improve cargo movement efficiency and reduce congestion along stretches near the Cooum corridor, reported The Times of India.

The upgraded design forms part of efforts to strengthen freight mobility and port connectivity within Chennai.

Officials said the corridor is expected to significantly improve movement of container vehicles entering and exiting the port area.

The project has undergone multiple revisions over the years due to alignment and environmental concerns.

Authorities indicated that the new structure is aimed at balancing freight movement with urban traffic needs.

The development is among the country’s largest urban freight mobility infrastructure projects.