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TN seeks funds to widen road to Thirupattur temple
The Tamil Nadu state highways department has sought government permission and funds to widen the remaining 6.8 km of the Puthanampatti-Karattampatti road leading to the Brahamapureeswarar temple in Thirupattur. The 10.8-km road…
The Story in Brief
The Tamil Nadu state highways department has sought government permission and funds to widen the remaining 6.8 km of the Puthanampatti-Karattampatti road leading to the Brahamapureeswarar temple in Thirupattur. The 10.8-km road is part of the comprehensive road infrastructure development programme (CRIDP). A 4-km stretch was widened for Rs 9 crore months ago, but work on the Subramaniyapuram to Illuppaiyur stretch stopped.
Devotees from Namakkal, Musiri, Thuraiyur and Thammampatti use the road, along with residents of over four villages. Office-goers, students and shoppers heading to Thuraiyur taluk headquarters also rely on it. Assistant divisional engineer P Nallathambi told New Indian Express that the department has sent a proposal and expects a favourable reply.
The Indian Opinion
This is another test of Tamil Nadu's infrastructure promises. A four-kilometre stretch was widened at Rs 9 crore, but work on the remaining 6.8 km was abandoned for unstated reasons. Devotees and daily commuters have been left with a narrow road. The highways department says it awaits funds. Until the government actually sanctions the money and work resumes, this remains a file in a drawer.
Source: newindianexpress.com
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