Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has announced six major development projects for Madurai district, focusing on traffic reduction, water resource improvement, flood protection, lake restoration, and major road upgrades.
A new 8.4 km road will be constructed along the northern bank of the Vaigai River from Viraganoor Ring Road to Chakkudi at a cost of ₹130 crore to ease traffic congestion in Madurai city.
Several key areas — including the Four Masi Streets near Meenakshi Amman Temple, Anna Nagar, Pudur, SS Colony, South Gate, Arapalayam, and more — will see old drainage pipelines removed and new systems installed.
A permanent flood protection wall will be built at Uthangudi surplus water canal in East Madurai at a cost of ₹7 crore.
In Melur, the Kesampatti and Periya Aruvi reservoirs and associated tanks will be restored at a cost of ₹2.60 crore. A new check dam will be constructed across the Pala River near Soorappatti at a cost of ₹9.50 crore.
Lakes and canals in Kodimangalam, Melamathur, Pudukulam, and Vilacheri will be modernized under a ₹10 crore development plan.
Key roads including
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