G.O.(Ms.) No.208, Linkage between East Coast Road and Old Mahabalipuram Road, 2022
The Housing and Urban Development (UD3(1)) Department issued G.O.(Ms.) No.208 dated 23 November 2022, granting In-Principle approval to the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority for a road link between East Coast Road and Old Mahabalipuram Road, from Kannagi Nagar at Okkiyam Thoraipakkam to Injambakkam. The proposal includes widening existing roads and constructing a high-level rotary bridge across the Buckingham Canal at an estimated cost of Rs.180 crore, while further studies are required before implementation.
What the approval covers
G.O.(Ms.) No.208 dated 23 November 2022, issued by the Housing and Urban Development (UD3(1)) Department, gives the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority In-Principle approval to implement Budget Announcement No.29 for 2021-2022. The announcement proposes a connection between East Coast Road and Old Mahabalipuram Road, between Kannagi Nagar at Okkiyam Thoraipakkam and Injambakkam.
The approved concept includes:
- Widening existing roads between the two areas.
- Linking East Coast Road and Old Mahabalipuram Road.
- Constructing a high-level rotary bridge across the Buckingham Canal.
- Implementing the proposal at an estimated cost of Rs.180 crore.
Studies and design issues
The Housing and Urban Development (UD3(1)) Department records issues discussed at a meeting chaired by the Principal Secretary to Government, Highways and Minor Ports Department, on 7 October 2022. These included the required vertical clearance for a bridge across the canal because the canal forms part of a National Waterway. The discussion noted that ramps about 220 metres long would be required on both sides.
Other matters considered were:
- Whether roads could be provided along the canal bunds.
- Whether a rotary bridge could affect water flow in the canal.
- The Water Resources Department's position that roads strengthening the bunds would be permissible and possible.
- Connecting existing roads on both sides of the canal.
- Providing two-lane links with rotary bridge intersections at two or three new locations.
- Exploring other innovative implementation options.
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority was directed to carry out the necessary studies through M/s. L&T Infrastructure Engineering Limited, either by extending the existing study contract or making an additional award through due procedure.
Relevance to property owners and buyers
G.O.(Ms.) No.208 dated 23 November 2022 approves the project only in principle and directs further studies. The document does not identify individual survey numbers, properties to be acquired, compensation arrangements or final road boundaries. Owners and buyers around Kannagi Nagar, Okkiyam Thoraipakkam, Injambakkam, the Buckingham Canal, East Coast Road and Old Mahabalipuram Road may nevertheless find the proposed widening and new links relevant when checking future project plans.
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Common questions
Does G.O.(Ms.) No.208 approve the East Coast Road and Old Mahabalipuram Road link?
Yes. The Housing and Urban Development (UD3(1)) Department granted In-Principle approval to the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority for the proposed link between Kannagi Nagar at Okkiyam Thoraipakkam and Injambakkam.
Does the document identify land or survey numbers for acquisition?
No individual properties, survey numbers, acquisition details or compensation arrangements are identified in the document.
What construction is proposed across the Buckingham Canal?
The proposal is for a high-level rotary bridge across the Buckingham Canal, together with links between East Coast Road and Old Mahabalipuram Road.
Is the project design final?
No. The approval is In-Principle, and the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority was directed to undertake further feasibility and implementation studies, including possible two-lane links and rotary bridge intersections.
