Chennai’s notorious traffic jams at Central Kailash junction have long plagued commuters traveling between Adyar and Guindy. On Sunday, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin stepped in to address this chronic issue by inaugurating a brand-new L-shaped flyover designed specifically to streamline flow on one of the city’s busiest corridors.
The 652-meter structure, built at a cost of Rs 60.68 crore, connects Sardar Patel Road – linking Adyar to Guindy – with the vital Rajiv Gandhi Salai (Old Mahabalipuram Road). This junction serves as a gateway to IIT Madras, Adyar Cancer Institute, and the bustling OMR IT corridor, making it a hotspot for congestion.
Before throwing it open to the public, Stalin personally inspected the flyover in a government vehicle, ensuring everything was in order. The elevated roadway allows vehicles heading from Adyar to Guindy and from Rajiv Gandhi Road to Guindy to bypass signals entirely, promising seamless journeys.
Engineered with two lanes for one-way traffic, the flyover’s unique L-shape elegantly curves at the intersection of Sardar Patel and Rajiv Gandhi Roads. This design prevents ground-level cross-movements from interfering with elevated traffic, a smart solution to reduce bottlenecks.
Officials predict significant relief for daily commuters, especially those navigating routes to IIT Madras and the cancer institute. The project underscores the state government’s commitment to modernizing Chennai’s infrastructure amid rapid urbanization.
As vehicles now glide over the junction, residents hope this marks the beginning of broader traffic decongestion efforts across South Chennai. With peak-hour snarls set to shorten dramatically, the flyover stands as a testament to proactive urban planning.