The residents of Singaperumal Koil, a rapidly growing area near Chennai, are frustrated with the ongoing construction of an overpass that has been in progress for over 16 years. This overpass, connecting Guduvanchery and Singaperumal Koil, was initially planned in 2007 with an allocation of Rs 52 crore but was put...
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on hold after the 2011 elections. The project was resumed in 2021 with an increased budget of Rs 138.27 crore. While progress was initially rapid, work has slowed down in recent months, causing immense inconvenience to commuters who face long delays at the railway crossing. Residents highlight the dangers posed by the crossing, particularly during emergencies, as it remains closed for extended periods to allow express trains to pass. The delays have been attributed to changes in pillar designs after discovering an old well, land acquisition issues, and the removal of electric poles. Despite the setbacks, the Highways department aims to complete the project and open the overpass to the public by December of this year.