Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Veerathamman Koil Street Deteriorates Due to Construction
Veerathamman Koil Street, connecting IT Corridor and Tambaram Velachery Main Road, is severely damaged due to Chennai Metrowater work, particularly sewage and drinking water pipelines.
Residents, including those from Casagrand Tranquil and other gated communities, face difficulties navigating the road.
Despite representations to officials, the road remains unmotorable.
The road's condition is worsened by ongoing construction and adds to the challenges faced by commuters, including software professionals and students.
Residents seek immediate improvements to ease daily travel, with officials expected to take action once the work is done.
Veerathamman Koil Street is in a state of disrepair due to Chennai Metrowater work.
The road connects the IT Corridor and Tambaram Velachery Main Road.
Residents of gated communities are facing difficulties due to the road's condition.
Mani from Casagrand Tranquil raised the issue with elected representatives.
The road is a significant link, especially with Metro Rail construction.
- Who
- Residents of nearby communities, Chennai Metrowater, and local officials
- What
- Persistent damage to Veerathamman Koil Street due to Metrowater and related work
- When
- Ongoing with complaints starting from when the family moved in one and a half years ago, article published June 02, 2025
- Where
- Veerathamman Koil Street, connecting IT Corridor and Tambaram Velachery Main Road
- Why
- Road damage is due to successive waves of Chennai Metrowater-related work, including installation of sewage and drinking water pipelines, and ongoing construction.
- Road Name
- Veerathamman Koil Street
- Connects
- IT Corridor to Tambaram Velachery Main Road
- Cause of Damage
- Sewage and drinking water pipelines
- Affected parties
- Motorists and residents
- Location in Chennai
- Ward 191, Zone 14 of Greater Chennai Corporation
- Resident Representative
- M. Mani, president of Casagrand Tranquil Owners Association
