The Tamil Nadu government, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), Chennai Port Trust and Indian Navy have entered a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to construct a two-tier elevated expressway between Chennai Port and Maduravoyal.
The project will entail an estimated investment of Rs 5,885 crore. The project of length 20.565 km will be implemented by the Union Ministry for Road Transport and Highways.
The first tier of the corridor will facilitate movement of light motor vehicles between Koyambedu and Chennai Port, with ramps in 13 places with seven entries and six exits.
The second tier has been designed for heavy motor vehicles between Chennai Port and Maduravoyal.