Archive · 1 Oct 2025
Chennai Inaugurates India's Longest Steel Flyover
Imagine a giant, strong bridge made of steel built in Chennai!
It's the longest one in India.
It's like a superhighway in the sky for cars, named after a late leader.
This new bridge, called the J Anbazhagan flyover, cost a lot of money and will help lots of cars get around easier.
It's designed to make the traffic jams in T. Nagar less annoying.
It has special lanes to get on and off, plus space for people to walk.
It's a sign that Chennai wants to make travel better for everyone.
India's longest steel flyover inaugurated in Chennai's T. Nagar.
The 2-km flyover connects South Usman Road to CIT Nagar Main Road.
Built with 3,800 tonnes of steel and 53 pillars, costing Rs 164.92 crore.
Expected to ease traffic congestion for motorists in several areas.
Flyover includes entry and exit ramps and service roads with footpaths.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin
- What
- Inaugurated India's longest steel flyover
- When
- Wednesday, October 1
- Where
- Chennai's Thiyagaraya Nagar
- Why
- To ease traffic congestion and reduce travel times
- Cost
- Rs 164.92 crore
- Length
- 2 km
- Location
- T. Nagar, Chennai
- Name
- J Anbazhagan Flyover
- Steel Used
- 3,800 tonnes
- Pillars
- 53
- Daily Benefit
- Over 40,000 vehicles, two lakh residents