Work on the four-lane, access-controlled greenfield highway connecting Bengaluru and Chennai in Tamil Nadu is moving steadily and is expected to be completed by June or July this year. The only stretch that will take longer is the section between Arakkonam and Kancheepuram, where work is still in progress.
In the Walajahpet–Arakkonam stretch, most of the construction work has already been finished. The only major structure yet to be completed is a rail overbridge. According to a source from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), this delay was mainly due to a railway building that stood in the path of the project.
The railway building, which was affecting the alignment of the road, was removed a few days ago. With this obstacle cleared, construction of the remaining part of the rail overbridge can now begin. Officials say that once this work is completed, the Walajahpet–Arakkonam section will also be ready for use.
The highway project is expected to greatly reduce travel time between Bengaluru and Chennai and provide a smoother, safer driving experience. Once completed, it will improve connectivity between the two major cities and boost economic activity in the region.