Chennai to upgrade 15 key bus route roads

The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has announced a plan to upgrade 15 major bus route roads across the city to improve traffic movement and pedestrian safety.

The road improvement project is estimated to cost Rs 45 crore and is expected to be completed by the end of the year.

Officials said the roads identified for the upgrade carry heavy traffic as they are part of important bus corridors across the city. The project will focus on improving road conditions as well as introducing safety measures for pedestrians and motorists, reported The Times of India.

The proposed works include road widening, installation of concrete speed breakers near pedestrian crossings and improvements to road safety infrastructure.

Authorities will also install signboards, bollards and loudspeaker alerts at pedestrian crossings to improve safety and increase awareness among motorists.

Key roads identified under the project include Ashok Pillar Road, Church Road, Alapakkam Main Road and Padi Kuppam Main Road.

Officials said the upgrades form part of broader efforts to improve road infrastructure and strengthen traffic safety measures on major transport corridors in Chennai.