Comprehensive Development Push for Madurai District

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.

1. New Road to Reduce Traffic – ₹130 Crore

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.

2. Replacement of Old Underground Drainage System

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.

3. Flood Protection Wall – ₹7 Crore

A permanent flood protection wall will be built at Uthangudi surplus water canal in East Madurai at a cost of ₹7 crore.

4. Lake Restoration & New Check Dam – ₹12.10 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.

5. Lake & Canal Improvement – ₹10 Crore

Lakes and canals in Kodimangalam, Melamathur, Pudukulam, and Vilacheri will be modernized under a ₹10 crore development plan.

6. Major Road Upgrades – ₹150 Crore

Key roads including

• Sathaiyar Anicut–Vaigasipatti,
• Muduvarpatti–Salvarpatti,
• Palamedu–Vembaralai
  will be upgraded at a total cost of ₹150 crore.

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