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Chennai Traffic to Cut 90‑Minute Commute to 15 Minutes with New Expressways and 23‑km Elevated Corridor
✍️ TOI City
🗓 12 Sep 2026, 04:43 PM
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A new 23‑km elevated corridor and two expressways are set to slash Chennai's entry traffic time from 90 minutes to just 15 minutes.
A major infrastructure project in Chennai is expected to reduce the time taken to enter the city from 90 minutes to just 15 minutes. The improvement comes from the construction of two new expressways and a 23‑kilometre elevated corridor that will bypass congested areas.
The elevated corridor, spanning 23 kilometres, will run parallel to existing roads, providing a direct route for commuters and freight vehicles. The two expressways, which are being built alongside the corridor, will connect key entry points to the city, further easing traffic flow.
Transport officials predict that the combined effect of the expressways and the elevated corridor will significantly cut travel times, reduce fuel consumption, and lower vehicle emissions. The project is part of a broader plan to modernise Chennai’s transport network and improve connectivity for the growing population.
Construction is underway, with completion targeted for the next few years. Once finished, the new routes are expected to transform daily commutes and support the city’s economic growth by improving access to business districts and industrial zones.
The elevated corridor, spanning 23 kilometres, will run parallel to existing roads, providing a direct route for commuters and freight vehicles. The two expressways, which are being built alongside the corridor, will connect key entry points to the city, further easing traffic flow.
Transport officials predict that the combined effect of the expressways and the elevated corridor will significantly cut travel times, reduce fuel consumption, and lower vehicle emissions. The project is part of a broader plan to modernise Chennai’s transport network and improve connectivity for the growing population.
Construction is underway, with completion targeted for the next few years. Once finished, the new routes are expected to transform daily commutes and support the city’s economic growth by improving access to business districts and industrial zones.