Rs 1,428 crore approved for 4-lane Thiruvarur bypass

Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has approved Rs 1,427.61 crore for the construction of a 4-lane Thiruvarur bypass on the Nagapattinam-Thanjavur section of NH-83 in Tamil Nadu.

According to an official statement on Tuesday, the project spans 14.9 km and also includes the construction of two additional Road Over Bridges (ROBs) on NH-129A and NH-134A.

“In Tamil Nadu, we have approved Rs1,427.61 crore for the construction of a 4-lane Thiruvarur Bypass on the Nagapattinam-Thanjavur section of NH-83, spanning 14.9 km, along with 2 additional ROBs on NH-129A & NH-134A. This strategic project will strengthen connectivity between key industrial hubs like Tiruchirappalli and Coimbatore with the port towns of Karaikal and Nagapattinam, boosting regional economic activity,” Union Minister Nitin Gadkari posted on X.

The bypass, starting from Adiyakkamangalam-Thandalai, will pass through key locations including Athipuliyur, Andipalayam, Kidaramkondan, Pallivaramangalam, Perumpugalur, Elavangarkudi, and Anaivadapathy Colony, among others.

Once completed, it will significantly decongest Thiruvarur town, reduce travel time by approximately 15 minutes, and enhance road safety by diverting traffic away from densely populated and commercial areas.

The alignment will also improve connectivity to SH-23, SH-65, and the revered Thyagaraja Swamy Temple, contributing to both infrastructure development and ease of travel in the region.