The Times of India               13.05.2013

Chennai corporation to relay interior roads in Teynampet and Royapuram using cement concrete

CHENNAI: Large parts of Teynampet and Royapuram are all set to get cement concrete roads. The Chennai Corporation has floated tenders to lay 44 cement concrete roads at a cost of Rs 4.5 crore.

Most of the streets identified for this big budget project are interior roads that are not likely to see much of heavy vehicle traffic. Cement Concrete roads are at least ten times more expensive that bituminous concrete roads, but are known to last at least 20 years.

Bituminous roads in the city develop potholes and cracks within a year due to lack of adequate drainage system.