Land acquisition to improve Vilankurichi Road ‘S’ bend in Coimbatore gets approval
The land acquisition for improving the ‘S’ bend junction on Vilankurichi Road in Coimbatore has been approved. This project aims to alleviate traffic congestion and enhance road safety at a major intersection. The total cost of the project is estimated at ₹6.54 crore, with funds allocated for a traffic island and road widening.
- ▪The District Collector has directed the Revenue Department to acquire 39.73 cents of land for the project.
- ▪The acquisition will involve the removal of 22 houses along the proposed alignment.
- ▪The project aims to streamline traffic flow and improve road safety at a congested junction.
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The land acquisition to improve the ‘S’ bend junction on Vilankurichi Road has received approval, paving the way for the implementation of a long-pending traffic improvement project in Coimbatore.According to a senior official of the Coimbatore Corporation, the District Collector, through proceedings dated March 13, 2026, directed the Revenue Department to acquire land for the project. To facilitate the project, 39.73 cents of land will be acquired. The acquisition involves the removal of 22 houses located along the proposed alignment.The Corporation has allocated ₹50 lakh for the construction of a traffic island, taking the total project cost to ₹6.54 crore.The junction is located at the intersection of Vilankurichi Road, Thanneerpandal Road, CODISSIA Road and Gandhi Maa Nagar Road.
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