Chennai Smart City Ltd. on Monday approved the proposal for redevelopment and redesign of feeder roads to Pondy Bazaar in T. Nagar, paving the way for creation of additional parking space in the commercial hub.
A total of 2,200 parking spaces are likely to be earmarked along the feeder roads to Pondy Bazaar and other stretches in T. Nagar. “The work will begin in March,” said an official.
The proposal for smart improvement of 14 feeder roads to Theyagaraya pedestrian plaza in Pondy Bazaar is estimated to cost ₹5.34 crore. Chennai Corporation will complete the pedestrian plaza work along Theyagaraya Road next month. “During the construction, motorists and shopowners have complained about difficulty in parking vehicles on Theyagaraya Road. The Association of Pondy Bazzar Shopowners has also made a representation for parking arrangements for customers,” the official said.
Survey of parking spaces
Civic officials have conducted a survey and identified parking spaces along a length of 2.47 km of roads in the T. Nagar area. Initially, the civic body will develop kerbs for realigning the carriageway, widen the footpaths on feeder roads, set apart spaces for 120 cars and 240 motorcycles, mark zebra crossings and use traffic calming measures to ensure pedestrian safety on all streets. “We will ensure that all spaces, including footpaths, refuge islands, and pedestrian crossings are accessible to all users, regardless of age, gender and physical ability,” the official added.
Stretches identified
A total of 377 m of Raja Badar Street, 220 m of Deena Dayalu Street, 155 m of Lakshmikanthan Street, 89 m of Basudeva Street, 212 m of Raja Street, 180 m of Masilamani Street, 379 m of Gopala Krishnan Road, 190 m of Sivagnanam Street, 182 m of Srinivasa Road, 150 m of Muthukrishnan Street, 180 m of Sivaprakasam Street and 135 m of Singaravelu Street have been identified for the project.
In addition to the feeder roads, Chennai Smart City has also approved the proposal for smart street redevelopment in North Usman Road, in wards no.113 and 117 in Teynampet Zone and ward no.136 in Kodambakkam Zone, at an estimated cost of ₹14.47 crore. Chennai Smart City also approved the proposal for smart street redevelopment in South Usman Road in wards no.136 and 141 in Kodambakkam at an estimated cost of ₹8.94 crore.
