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100km pavement construction coming up in Chennai

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1 year ago

June 13, 2024

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As per a news report, the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) is set to demolish and reconstruct 100km of pavements in concrete.

This project will target bus routes, covering 387km in length. Many pavements which were laid 10 years ago suffered damage due to civil work.

The new B-class pavement will have basic amenities such as benches in some locations. They will also have grills to discourage encroachments and vehicular intrusions.

It is estimated to cost Rs.8 lakh to lay 1 km of pavement with width of 7 m, and up to Rs.8 crore for a street width of 15m.
The GCC also plans to plant saplings every 15m along the pavements in steel cylindrical enclosures. The network of pavements will connect parks, hospitals, and other public facilities.

The maintenance tenders should cover a five-year period and include aspects such as road markings, kerb planting, water plantation, trimming and minor repairs. High-quality mortar is crucial as poor construction can lead to early damage.

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