In some cases, tenders have been called for and for the rest, work would begin shortly.
Chennai Corporation has initiated numerous infrastructure development projects such as construction of storm water drains, installation of street lights, relaying roads, improving pavements, etc, in all its zones. For Ward 126 of Zone IX too, a substantial amount of money has been allocated towards development work. Some of the projects are already in progress. In some cases, tenders have been called for and for the rest, work would begin shortly.
As part of the development projects, pavements on the Santhome High Road are getting a facelift. To turn the pavements more pedestrian friendly (as they have become old or have been laid unevenly), Chennai Corporation is improving them. From the Foreshore Estate junction up to Mada Church Road — to a length of about 550 metres —relaying began a month ago. The work, which is being done at a cost of nearly Rs. 9 lakhs, will be completed shortly. As part of this maintenance work, the road has also been widened at several places such as the Foreshore Estate arch. “In some areas such as Devanathan Road (320 metres), Venkata Krishna Road (560 metres) and R.K. Mutt Road (330 metres), pavements are being repaired,” said the civic officials.
Originally written for The Hindu, read more at https://www.thehindu.com/features/downtown/maintenance-in-full-swing/article3536544.ece