Rs 139 crore project to widen Padi ROB into dual five-lane bridge: What we know

The state highways department has started ₹139 crore widening works at Padi rail overbridge, expanding the existing three-lane structure into a dual five-lane bridge. (PHOTO CREDIT: C SURESH KUMAR/TNN)

The narrow approach stretch towards Padi, a long-standing traffic bottleneck, will also be widened to five lanes with a central median, improving traffic flow along the corridor. (PHOTO CREDIT: C SURESH KUMAR/TNN)

Work on the portion crossing railway tracks will be done by Southern Railway, sourcing girders from Arakkonam. Electrical line shifting is also part of the project. (PHOTO CREDIT: C SURESH KUMAR/TNN)

The ROB’s width will rise from 27m to 53m, including footpaths on both sides, streamlining vehicle and pedestrian movement across the bridge. (PHOTO CREDIT: C SURESH KUMAR/TNN)

The 1.1 km stretch near Padi currently narrows to two lanes, causing frequent traffic snarls and accidents. Widening will address the choke point on the Inner Ring Road. (PHOTO CREDIT: AI)

Two 7.5m wide U-shaped service roads under Villivakkam ROB, costing Rs 14 crore, will allow U-turns towards North Korattur and Padi without entering the busy junction. (PHOTO CREDIT: AI)

The Inner Ring Road corridor from Manali to Guindy is being expanded with five lanes on most stretches, while National Highways Authority of India is improving other sections to ease congestion. (PHOTO CREDIT: C SURESH KUMAR/TNN)