Top Tweets for #underUtilized

CMRL to Build ₹113.8 Cr Grade Separators at Perungudi & SRP Tools to Decongest OMR Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has awarded the contract for the “Design and Construction of Grade Separators at Perungudi Junction and SRP Tools Junction, including service roads, electrical works, drainage systems, and other associated infrastructure.” This contract has been awarded to M/s M. Rajkumar at a value of ₹113.80 Crore (including GST). The project is scheduled to be completed within 18 months from the date of commencement. Considering the elevated metro works being undertaken by CMRL along the OMR stretch and the need for coordination in implementation, the State Highways Department has entrusted CMRL to implement these grade separators on deposit terms. At Perungudi Junction, the grade separator will provide a dedicated ramp from MGR Main Road, facilitating right-turn movements towards Sholinganallur. Similarly, at SRP Tools Junction, the grade separator will enable a free right-turn movement from OMR towards the Velachery–Taramani Link Road, thereby improving traffic flow at the junction. Once completed, the grade separators are expected to significantly reduce congestion at two key OMR bottlenecks, improve traffic circulation, and enhance connectivity between Velachery, Taramani, Perungudi, and surrounding IT corridor areas. The project expected to benefit thousands of daily commuters and contribute to smoother and safer vehicular movement along one of Chennai’s busiest arterial corridors. The contract agreement was signed in the august presence of Thiru. M.A. Siddique, I.A.S., Managing Director, CMRL, and Thiru. S. Krishnamoorthy, Director (Finance), CMRL, between Thiru. T. Archunan, Director (Projects), and Thiru. M. Rajkumar, Proprietor, M/s M. Rajkumar. Senior officials of CMRL, including CGM’s Thiru. T. Livingstone Eliazer, (PP&D), and Dr. D. Jebaselwin Gladson (CP&M), were also present during the event.