Chennai to replace Vanagaram toll plaza with new site at Thiruneermalai

thehindu.com February 4, 2025, 10:00 PM UTC

The toll plaza at Vanagaram on the Chennai bypass will be removed due to increased urbanization. A new plaza will be built near Thiruneermalai, with tenders already called for construction. Completion is expected in about six months. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) cited local traffic issues and demands for the change. A vehicular underpass will also be constructed at Vanagaram, taking around a year to finish, at a combined cost of ₹50 crore. Residents have expressed support for the removal of the toll plaza, citing traffic congestion and safety concerns. Local leaders are calling for similar changes at other toll plazas in the area.


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