CUMTA plans model mobility corridors along three key roads

The Chennai Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority (CUMTA) has proposed preparing detailed project reports for transforming three road stretches in Chennai — covering Taramani Link Road, Marmalange Bridge to Wallajah Road, and Grand Southern Trunk Road — into model urban mobility corridors.

The proposed work involves preparing detailed designs for the selected stretches, with road improvements planned around mobility, accessibility, utility management and liveability. The State Highways Department will execute the project, while CUMTA will coordinate the preparation of the detailed project reports.

The corridors are to be designed with uniform carriageways, green medians, and dedicated service lanes. The plans will also examine the need to rehabilitate or widen existing culverts and bridges, provide grade separators where required, and improve pedestrian facilities and intersections.