Archive · 1 Sep 2026
Tamil Nadu Unveils Rs 947 Crore Highway Four-Laning Project
Tamil Nadu plans to make part of a highway wider so more vehicles can use it.
The project will cost about Rs 947 crore.
It covers a 43.16-kilometre stretch between Pathalampalli and Latheri.
It also includes an 11.85-kilometre bypass through 13 villages.
Land acquisition for the bypass has started.
The plan still needs final administrative approval.
Many legislators asked for more bypasses, bridges, and safer road junctions in their areas.
The government said it is preparing reports for 182 such requests.
Minister Aadhav Arjuna announced a Rs 947.46 crore upgrade of National Highway 75.
The project will four-lane 43.16 km between Pathalampalli and Latheri.
An 11.85 km bypass covering 13 villages is included, with land acquisition underway.
The minister said 182 MLA requests for bypasses are being addressed through DPRs.
Legislators also sought bridges, flyovers, junction upgrades, and road widening to reduce congestion and accidents.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu Public Works Minister Aadhav Arjuna announced the project, while legislators from several parties raised road-related demands.
- What
- A Rs 947.46 crore plan will four-lane 43.16 km of National Highway 75 and build an 11.85 km bypass.
- When
- The announcement was made during Question Hour in the Tamil Nadu Assembly; no date was specified.
- Where
- The planned highway upgrade runs between Pathalampalli and Latheri in Tamil Nadu, with the bypass covering 13 villages.
- Why
- The project and related demands aim to address traffic congestion, road bottlenecks, and frequent accidents.
- Estimated cost
- Rs 947.46 crore
- Highway stretch
- 43.16 km of National Highway 75
- Route
- Pathalampalli to Latheri
- Bypass length
- 11.85 km
- Villages covered
- 13
- Other requests
- 182 MLAs submitted formal requests for bypass infrastructure
- Project status
- Land acquisition is in progress, while final administrative approval is pending
