Madurai-Thondi road transferred to National Highways Authority of India

The Madurai-Thondi road has been transferred from the State Highways Department to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). Preparatory work, including the preparation of project estimates for converting the stretch into a four-lane highway, has commenced.

The road is vital for commerce, connecting Madurai to Thondi via Sivaganga and other towns. This long-pending four-lane upgrade project is now moving forward.

Plans include land acquisition for a 45-meter wide right-of-way, with the construction of a 9-meter wide road on each side and a 1.5-meter central median. Officials confirmed that tenders will be invited once the study and valuation phases are completed.

Courtesy: Hindu Tamil Thisai