Govt. clears infrastructure works for ₹376 crore across State; roads set for upgrade

Chennai With Northeast monsoon rains expected to continue through December, the Tamil Nadu government has sanctioned 2,880 infrastructure works — related to improving roads, water supply, waterbodies, parks, and retaining walls — worth ₹376.65 crore across the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC), other municipal corporations, municipalities, and town panchayats for 2026-27.

The Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department issued the three Government Orders on October 28.

Chennai Corporation to invite tenders to improve 678 damaged roads for over ₹130 crore Chennai Corporation to invite tenders to improve 678 damaged roads for over ₹130 crore Chennai Corporation to invite tenders to improve 678 damaged roads for over ₹130 crore storyline 1 The sanctions were made under the Chief Minister’s Integrated Urban Development Mission, 2026-2031, which, as announced during the State Budget 2026-27, would “bring urban infrastructure, water supply, underground sewerage, solid waste management, city roads, transport, expansion of green spaces, and protection of waterbodies under one roof”.