CM announces ₹1,850-cr for road repairs in Chennai and other urban areas

The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, C. Joseph Vijay, announced a ₹1,850-crore project to repair roads in Chennai and other urban areas damaged during the laying of drinking water and underground sewerage lines. As part of the Vetri Tamilagam Vision, 35 km of roads covering 45 sq. km. in Chennai would be converted into People-Friendly Modern Streets with footpaths, while safe access to schools would be created along 15 km of roads.

Additionally, 105 road junctions would be improved, and 1 crore tree saplings would be planted to protect the environment and increase green cover in cities.

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