CHENNAI: Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has awarded a Rs 113.8-crore contract to build grade separators at two key junctions on the Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR). The contract, awarded to construction firm M Rajkumar, covers the design and construction of grade separators at the Perungudi and SRP Tools junctions, along with service roads, drainage systems, electrical works and related infrastructure. At the Perungudi junction, the proposed grade separator will provide a dedicated ramp from MGR Main Road to facilitate right-turn movements towards Sholinganallur. At the SRP Tools junction, the structure will allow free right-turn traffic from OMR to the Velachery-Taramani Link Road. The agreement was signed in the presence of senior CMRL officials, including managing director MA Siddique and director (Finance) S Krishnamoorthy.

Source: Indian Express March 10, 2026 14:44 UTC