Archive · 20 May 2025
Foot Overbridge Construction Begins at Chennai Junction
Imagine a bridge just for people to walk across!
Chennai is building one at a busy street crossing to help people cross safely.
It'll have moving stairs, elevators, and even lights and cameras.
The government is paying for it.
It will take a little over a year to finish, making it easier for everyone, especially people who have trouble walking or using stairs.
This is to make it easier to cross the road.
A foot overbridge is under construction at the Nelson Manickam Road junction in Chennai.
The bridge will be approximately 48 meters long and six meters wide.
It will include escalators, elevators, CCTV, LED lighting, and a roof.
The project is estimated to cost 15.2 crore, funded by the state government.
Completion is expected within 12-14 months after construction starts.
- Who
- Highways department
- What
- Construction of a foot overbridge
- When
- Expected completion within 12-14 months after construction begins
- Where
- Nelson Manickam Road junction, Chennai
- Why
- To improve pedestrian safety and convenience
- Location
- Nelson Manickam Road junction, Chennai
- Length
- 48 meters
- Width
- 6 meters
- Features
- Escalators, elevators, CCTV, LED lighting, roof
- Cost
- 15.2 crore
- Expected Completion
- 12-14 months
