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**Summary:**

Construction has begun on the first phase of a new 9.8-km road connecting the Integrated Bus Terminus (IBT) at Panjapur to Karur Bypass in Tiruchi, India. The initial phase involves a 2-km stretch along the Koraiyar River and includes an elevated section over a railway track. The project, inaugurated by Minister K.N. Nehru, aims to improve connectivity and is expected to take 18 months to complete the first phase.

**News Article:**

**New Road Construction Begins in Tiruchi, Promising Enhanced Connectivity**

**TIRUCHI, India – May 16, 2025** – Construction is officially underway on the first phase of a new road project designed to improve connectivity in Tiruchi. The 9.8-kilometer road will link the newly constructed Integrated Bus Terminus (IBT) at Panjapur to the Karur Bypass, streamlining traffic flow and reducing congestion.

Minister for Municipal Administration K.N. Nehru inaugurated the project earlier today, marking a significant milestone for the region’s infrastructure development. Local officials, including Collector M. Pradeep Kumar, Mayor M. Anbazhagan, and Corporation Commissioner V. Saravanan, were also in attendance.

The project will be rolled out in three phases. Phase one, now underway, focuses on a 2-kilometer stretch along the right bank of the Koraiyar River, extending from Panjapur to Karumandapam. This section includes a two-lane road with a width of 10 meters and a crucial 1.37-meter elevated overpass above a railway track. A separate 200-meter road will also be constructed to provide access to the Rettamalai Temple. A retaining wall of 2.250 km will also be built in the first phase.

The complete road project will feature elevated sections with approach roads at key intersections, including the Tiruchi-Dindigul National Highway, Vayalur Road, and near the Kuzhumayee Amman Temple.

Officials estimate that the first phase of the project will take approximately 18 months to complete. The new road is expected to significantly improve travel times and accessibility for commuters and cargo transport in the region.

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