Durai Vaiko urges Centre to expedite Tiruchi-Karaikudi four-lane project
Tiruchi MP Durai Vaiko has called on the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to expedite the Tiruchi-Karaikudi four-lane project. He emphasized the project's significance for the Tiruchi and Pudukottai districts, particularly in alleviating traffic congestion. Vaiko also requested a review of land acquisition for the widening of the Tiruchi-Karur National Highways section.
- ▪Durai Vaiko urged the Union Ministry to expedite the Tiruchi-Karaikudi four-lane project.
- ▪The project aims to address severe traffic congestion in Pudukottai.
- ▪Vaiko requested monthly review meetings until the project's commencement.
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Tiruchi MP Durai Vaiko has urged the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to execute the Tiruchi-Karaikudi four-lane project expeditiously.In a representation submitted to Harsh Malhotra, Union Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways, in New Delhi on Wednesday, Mr. Durai Vaiko said the project was of immense public importance for the districts of Tiruchi and Pudukottai. The proposed road over bridge across the level crossing at Karuveppilan Gate, which forms part of the project, would provide a permanent solution to the severe traffic congestion faced by people of Pudukottai for several decades.“I understand the project has already received approval from the National Planning Group in January 2026 and the design approval has also been granted,” Mr.
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