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Corporation tests flyover diversions

Monday, 07 October 2013 10:36 administrator
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Deccan Chronicle           07.10.2013 

Corporation tests flyover diversions

Chennai: Chennai Corporation will begin its repair works of the Kodambakkam flyover to facilitate traffic which has already been partially blocked in the area. The bridge was blocked from usage by the public on a trial basis on Sunday morning with the traffic diverted ahead of the renovation.

“We blocked both ends of the bridge and tested the alternative ways for traffic flow for around four hours. The rerouting is yet to get approval from the commissioner,” said a police official. “The work may commence in a week’s time and this would benefit the public at large. The Kodamb­a­k­k­am flyover is one of the oldest constructed bridges in the city and surely requires renovation,” the official added.

“The pavements on the bridge have always been a nightmare for me as they are battered,” said S. Moha­m­med Azhar, who frequents the area. “Now the repairs would bring great respite to pedestrians,” he added. 

“Right now, renovation works are going on under the flyover to strengthen it. Soon the works on the flyover road would begin and might go on at least for two months,” said a corporation field official. “But we will make sure that the works are carried out fast and the flyover becomes available for public as soon as possible,” he added.

“I was glad to see policemen guiding us on the alternate routes patiently,” said S. Ramesh, a resident of Kodamakkam. “They behaved gently and explained about the diversion even when they had to manage a lot of vehicles,” he added.
 

Corporation nod to use last bay for flyover

Monday, 07 October 2013 08:09 administrator
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The New Indian Express           07.10.2013

Corporation nod to use last bay for flyover

The Vellore Corporation has given its approval to allow traffic flow on the proposed flyover to be constructed over the last bay at the Vellore Old Bus Stand here.

In order to ease the increasing traffic at the Christian Medical College and Hospital Junction here, the Highways Department has proposed the construction of a flyover from

Thottapalayam and had sent a letter to the Corporation on September 19 in this regard.

The flyover would be built via Palace Cafe Hotel and Mandi Street before passing the last bay of the Vellore Old Bus Stand to join the Anna Salai National Highway 234.

Officials said that the department has checked with the Corporation whether it had any objection to allow the vehicles on the proposed flyover.

Requesting to hand over the needed space without compensation, the letter noted that 6,000 sq metres along Mandi Street and 1,050 sq metres along the Old Bus Stand would be required for the purpose.

Land Transfer

A subject regarding the letter was mentioned in the list of resolutions at the recently held council meeting.

The resolution had noted that the Corporation would request the Highways Department to construct 20-feet long broad-service roads on either side of the flyover, when it passes near the shopping complex.

Regarding the issue of land transfer for the purpose, the Corporation has said that it would discuss the matter with the Commissioner of Municipal Administration before intimating the Highways Department in this regard.

 

Laptops given to officials to aid in tax collection

Monday, 07 October 2013 04:46 administrator
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The Hindu              07.10.2013

Laptops given to officials to aid in tax collection

Special Correspondent

Housing and Urban Development Minister R.Vaithilingam gave six laptops worth Rs.2 lakh to revenue officers of Thanjavur Municipality to aid them in tax collection on Saturday.

The laptops were promised in the municipal budget 2013-14.

The minister said that under e-governance project, Rs.3-lakhs worth desktop computers have also been given to section heads of the municipality.

Computer training has been given to junior assistants in sending and receiving e-mails.

"Everyday activity of the municipality has also been computerised," the Minister said.

Petitions from people are registered in the computers and acknowledgements issued.

An SMS complaint cell has also been inaugurated on Saturday.

During 2012-13 the municipality has taken up 23 solid waste management works at a cost of Rs.48.15 lakh, and six rainwater drainage construction works at a cost of Rs.1.15 crore under Integrated Urban Development Programme.

The municipality has also taken up 47 road works at a cost of Rs.10.75 crore, 13 cement road works at a cost of Rs.1.25 crore under Tamil Nadu Urban Road Improvement Programme.

For laying roads using plastic, the municipality has taken up six works at a cost of Rs.41 lakh. Improvements have also been done to anganwadi centres in the municipal area.

 
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