GCC to take up infra maintenance works across three regions

The Greater Chennai Corporation has allocated ₹77.07 lakh for maintenance and structural repairs of bridges and subways across three city regions. The project aims to address resident complaints regarding infrastructure safety and accessibility.
Why it matters
This initiative reflects the government's response to public pressure regarding urban infrastructure maintenance and the safety of public transit corridors.
The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has initiated maintenance and improvement works on bridges, subways, culverts, and footbridges across the city at a total estimated cost of ₹77.07 lakh.
The works covering three regions — north, central, and south — must be completed within 365 days from the date of issuance of work order.
Maintenance of bridges and structural repairs will be covered for up to five years, with retention amounts and performance guarantees required as part of the contracts, according to the GCC.
Works are expected to be carried out at an estimated ₹28.90 lakh each in the north and central regions covering Tiruvottiyur, Manali, Madhavaram, Tondiarpet and Royapuram zones, and Thiru.Vi.Ka. Nagar, Ambattur, Anna Nagar, Teynampet, and Kodambakkam zones respectively.
In the south region, which covers Valasaravakkam, Alandur, Adyar, Perungudi, and Sholinganallur zones, works are estimated at ₹19.27 lakh.
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