Koyambedu Wholesale Market Stormwater Drainage Inspection Update
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority issued this public works update on 23 October 2025 following an inspection by P.K. Sekarbabu, Minister for Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments and Chair of the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority. It reports progress on stormwater drains, road repairs, flood precautions and cleanliness measures at the Koyambedu Wholesale Market Complex, and does not announce any change to land ownership or development rights.
Purpose of the update
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority reports on drainage and improvement works at the Koyambedu Wholesale Market Complex in the Virugambakkam Assembly constituency. The complex receives more than one lakh visitors, with numbers said to double during festival periods. The works are intended to reduce waterlogging during heavy rain and floods, improve roads and maintain access for market users and traffic.
P.K. Sekarbabu, Minister for Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments and Chair of the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority, inspected the works on 23 October 2025 under the direction of the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. Officials from the Housing and Urban Development Department, Greater Chennai Corporation and other public bodies participated.
Drainage work and progress
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority is undertaking stormwater drain works costing about Rs 40 crore. Key points are:
- Works cover roads A, B and E, together with areas including Kaliamman Street.
- About 70 per cent of the drainage work had been completed.
- The remaining work was to be accelerated and completed before the northeast monsoon.
- Permission required from the National Highways Authority of India for a section of about 250 metres had been obtained.
- Drain construction across the road was expected to begin quickly after that permission.
Coordination and other measures
Chennai Metro Rail work affects how rainwater from its yard must pass through the ground level bridge. An expert study has been conducted, and a further joint field inspection involving Chennai Metro Rail management, the department secretary and the minister was planned.
Additional measures include:
- Accelerating drainage work to avoid waterlogging and traffic congestion during expected heavy rain in December.
- Restoring routes used by market visitors and traffic after the works are completed.
- Asking the Greater Chennai Corporation to repair uneven and potholed road sections.
- Considering urgent inspection and restoration of the Poonamallee High Road where heavy vehicles and standing rainwater have caused damage.
- Increasing workers and using a dedicated District Revenue Officer to improve market cleanliness.
Relevance to property owners and buyers
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority update concerns public infrastructure and market management. It does not state that any private land is acquired, reclassified or subjected to new planning controls. Traders, visitors, transport operators and road users at Koyambedu are the groups most directly affected by construction, drainage improvements and temporary access conditions.
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Common questions
Does this update change land ownership or planning permission in Koyambedu?
No such change is stated. The update covers stormwater drainage, road repairs, flood precautions and cleanliness at the Koyambedu Wholesale Market Complex.
How much of the stormwater drain work was completed?
About 70 per cent of the work had been completed. The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority said the remaining work would be accelerated before the northeast monsoon.
Was permission obtained for drainage work near the national highway?
Yes. Permission from the National Highways Authority of India was obtained for a section of about 250 metres, allowing work on a drain across the road to proceed.
Will damaged roads around the market be repaired?
The Greater Chennai Corporation was instructed to repair uneven and potholed sections. The update also says routes used by market visitors and traffic will be restored when the drainage works are completed.
