News Today 03.07.2013
Jaya gives boost to TN's infrastructure
Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa today sanctioned over Rs 250 crore towards taking up various road-related works in different parts of the State.
According to an official release, this included Rs 157.37 crore towards repairing damaged roads to the extent of 78.80 km in the Ariyalur and Perambalur districts which are dotted with limestone mines and cement factories.
Jayalalithaa has given administrative approval for the grant of the said sum which will be used towards repairing the roads largely used by heavy vehicles plying to and fro the mines and factories, the release said here.
Further, Jayalalithaa had approved a sum of Rs 81 crore towards taking up various works on the Chennai-Dindugul national highway connecting Tiruchirappally and Srirangam, including construction of bridges.
The release also said that the government would take up various road-related works in the hill resort or Kodaikanal, Kumbakonam and Salem.
Overall a sum of around Rs 258 crore had been allocated towards road infrastructure. With a thrust on improving infrastructure, Jayalalithaa has been announcing various infrastructure projects across Tamilnadu ever since she assumed office in 2011.
She announced a slew of projects in the Assembly recently, including an elevated expressway from Taramani in Chennai to Mahabalipuram. She also announced 18 railway overbridges in 11 districts of the State.
In the Chief Minister's very own words: 'My government has been giving priority to road upgradation projects, since infrastructure is very important for the growth of the State.'
She said a 45-km long elevated expressway wouldl be constructed from Taramani to Mamallapuram to reduce traffic flow due to the growth of IT companies and residential apartments on the IT highway.
Jayalalithaa said a 39.40 km long four way lane would be created near Thandalam-Perambakkam-Thakkolam to enable trucks to easily reach the dry port at Mappedu in Thiruvallur district.
She said a by-pass road would be constructed at a cost of Rs 98 crore from Thanjavur New collectorate to Peramblaur-Manamadurai road, which will cover a total distance of 14.27 crore.
