Anna Salai flyover from Saidapet to Teynampet nears 68% completion; 32 decks placed over Metrorail tunnels
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- •The 3.2-km flyover from Saidapet to Teynampet on Anna Salai is 68% complete as of May 2026.
- •of 131 decks have been placed; eight more will be installed by May-end.
- •The project includes 13 decks built over Metrorail tunnels, each deck slab being 30 metres long.
- •Completion is targeted for September 2026 despite earlier delays due to fuel price hikes, labour shortages, and elections.
- •% of foundation work and 12 of 42 pedestals are ready; approach ramps and crash barriers are completed.
- •Residents have demanded temporary shelters at bus stops to prevent incidents from falling debris or water leaks.
The ambitious 3.2-kilometre-long flyover project connecting Saidapet to Teynampet on Anna Salai in Chennai is progressing steadily, with 68% of the work now completed. According to officials from the State Highways Department, slabs have been placed on girders spanning 1.1 kilometres, and 98% of the foundation work for the supporting pillars has been finalised. Out of 131 planned decks, 32 have already been installed, and eight more are expected to be placed by the end of May 2026. Most of the structural components, including the decks, are being pre-fabricated in Maharashtra, Goa, and Hyderabad before being transported to the site.