Govt expedites land acquisition to convert 10km of ECR into six lanes

Widening of Thiruvanmiyur to Akkarai ECR stretch to pave way for 15km elevated corridor

- B ANBUSELVAN

IN light of the proposed 14.6km four-lane elevated corridor from Jayanthi Theatre Junction to Uthandi on East Coast Road (ECR), and the modernisation of Thiruvanmiyur bus stand, the state highways department has expedited land acquisition for converting the 10.3 km stretch of ECR from Thiruvanmiyur to Akkarai in to six lanes.

Last week, nearly 20 buildings opposite Thiruvanmiyur bus stand were demolished to facilitate the widening work.

Once the six-lane work is complete, construction of the elevated corridor is likely to be taken up by next year, according to senior highways officials.