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Chennai Bypass Extension: NHAI Starts Land Acquisition for 6-Lane Upgrade

National Highways Authority of India begins land acquisition to widen the congested Chennai Bypass stretch into a 6-lane corridor.

7 October 2026VizhiTN Infrastructure & Transit Desk5 min read
Chennai Bypass Extension: NHAI Starts Land Acquisition for 6-Lane Upgrade
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Why this matters to Tamil Nadu

Reduces heavy freight and commuter congestion connecting NH-48 and NH-32. Cuts peak-hour travel time between Tambaram and Maduravoyal by nearly 30 minutes. Enhances industrial logistics efficiency across the Chennai metropolitan manufacturing belt.

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Key Highlights

Essential facts and key takeaways

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Project Outlay: Estimated ₹1,250 Crore
Nodal Agency: National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
Target Completion: Mid-2028
Stretch Length: 32 Kilometers (Maduravoyal to Tambaram)

Timeline

Chronological developments

4 events
1
January 2026
DPR and feasibility study approved by NHAI
2
October 2026
Formal land acquisition notification issued
3
Mid-2027
Civil construction contract award and ground-breaking
4
Mid-2028
Project commissioning and opening to traffic

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