The structure is being removed to reduce the flow of traffic on the stretch, which has been designated as an accident-prone place by the traffic police.
The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) is in the process of removing a section of concrete from the Chennai Port-Maduravel Elevated Corridor at Maduravoyal on Poonamallee High Road.
“It is a recognized black spot and the police wanted the ramped portion to be removed to prevent accidents. In the previous design, it has been a part of the ramp where vehicles will go to the corridor. But now the length of the ramp has been increased, which will make the ramp unnecessary.
Sources in the traffic police said that about 18 meters of the road remained inaccessible due to the presence of the structure. “The traffic goes down drastically, because one lane is available on the same side. An official said that it becomes a problem during peak hours.
Meanwhile, a preliminary report preparation process is underway for the construction of the proposed double-decker flyover from Chennai Port to Maduravayal.
Recently, when Union Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari visited the city, he announced that the current elevated corridor would be converted into a double decker. The 21-km project was halted and NHAI is now in the process of reviving it.
“The consultant is currently studying how much it will cost, what additional land will be required, what the traffic system will be and who the end user will be in other details. It is expected to be ready in a fortnight after which our headquarters will take a decision , ”An official source said.
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