Residents along CTH Road reiterate demand for widening the facility

Residents along the Chennai Tirupathi High Road are demanding the widening of a 22 km stretch to alleviate severe traffic congestion and safety hazards. Despite high vehicle volume, the road remains narrow and prone to accidents, with locals citing poor infrastructure and lack of planning.
Why it matters
Infrastructure bottlenecks in rapidly urbanizing areas directly impact economic productivity and public safety for thousands of daily commuters.
Residents living along the busy Chennai Tirupathi High (CTH) Road from Padi to Thiruninravur have urged Chief Minister C. Vijay Joseph to direct the Highways department to take up widening of the 22 km road.
The article reports on local grievances and infrastructure issues without taking a political stance or using loaded language.
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