District Congress president G. Kumar has written a letter to the project director of National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) demanding to expedite construction of the road in the Tindivanam-Krishnagiri phase of National Highways 66 (NH 66) connecting Puducherry-Krishnagiri.
According to the text of the letter Mr.Kumar made available to the press, he said that the project of laying a upgraded road began in 2011. It was stipulated to be completed in three years at a cost of Rs.561 crore.
However, even after five years the work is yet to be completed.
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Culverts and mini bridges have not been completed in several places.
Diversions
As a result vehicles are forced to take diversions. Motorists find it difficult to traverse the road that connects Tiruvannamalai district with Chennai as well as Bangalore. Also a lot of time is wasted to manoeuvre the vehicles on this stretch. One has to incur additional fuel cost and maintenance expenses on vehicles.
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The road passes through Tiruvannamalai, an important pilgrimage centre and Gingee fort, a heritage site and archeological monument. Completion of NH66 will augur economic development in three districts — Tiruvannamalai, Villupuram and Krishnagiri.
Hence, there is a dire need to expedite the work and save people from immense hardship, he said.