Western and Eastern bypass road projects in limbo in Coimbatore district
Major road infrastructure projects in Coimbatore, specifically the Eastern and Western bypasses, remain stalled due to administrative and funding uncertainties. Local industry advocates are urging the state government to prioritize these projects to improve regional connectivity.
Why it matters
Infrastructure delays impact regional economic growth and industrial logistics in major manufacturing hubs.
Two major road projects that have been a long-pending demand of Coimbatore’s trade and industry remain on paper without much progress.
The Eastern bypass was planned as an extension of the Karur-Coimbatore bypass road project by the National Highways Authority of India. It was later dropped by the NHAI as the entire project was mooted as a toll road and there were oppositions to the project.
The Eastern bypass was later reported to be taken up by the Tamil Nadu State Highways Authority that was formed by the previous DMK government. There is, however, no clarity on the status of this project, said sources.
Regarding the Western bypass road project, the first phase is completed and the remaining project was also transferred to the Tamil Nadu State Highways Authority.
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