Sun Mar 23 17:57:39 UTC 2025: ## Chennai Drain Cover Remains Missing, Posing Safety Risk; Rajiv Gandhi Salai Bypass Delayed
**CHENNAI, March 24, 2025** – A damaged stormwater drain cover on Kamarajar Salai in Ramapuram, Chennai, remains unrepaired weeks after it was removed for desilting, posing a significant safety hazard to pedestrians and students. The uncovered drain, which houses a high-voltage underground cable, has prompted complaints to civic officials, but action has been slow. A Chennai Corporation official stated that the contractor responsible has been instructed to replace the cover immediately.
Separately, commuters face ongoing traffic woes on Rajiv Gandhi Salai between Padur and Kelambakkam. Despite being an IT corridor with numerous colleges, the road is severely congested during peak hours. While a bypass road has been constructed to alleviate the problem, it remains unopened due to unfinished works. The Highways Department has been urged to expedite the project’s completion.
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