The construction of a second runway at
the Chennai airport will begin by January 2008.
An investment of Rs.2,700 crore will
be allocated for the expansion work. Of this, Rs.1,000 crore has been earmarked
for the runway and the remaining for constructing the terminal building.
In August 2007, the Airports Authority
of India officials had sent the Land Plan Schedule to the Kacheepuram district
administration for starting the land acquisition process. A taxiway will be
created to connect the second runway and the parallel runway. Work on the runway
is scheduled for completion within 24 months from the date of commencement.
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AAI to upgrade
Chennai airport (16-Jun-07)
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