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- A new four-lane bypass road between Ratchamangalam and S. Pallipattu near Tirupattur town in Tamil Nadu is nearing completion, with Phase-I covering 5.2 km of the planned 14.35 km route.
- The ₹41.50-crore project, funded under CRIDP 2023-24, aims to divert the over 14,000 vehicles that currently pass through Tirupattur town daily to reach districts like Krishnagiri, Salem, and Chennai.
- Officials say the bypass will reduce congestion and accidents on the narrow town stretch while giving faster access to places like Dharmapuri, Salem, and Tiruvannamalai.
- The road will also connect farming villages and improve access to towns like Ambur, Vaniyambadi, and Vellore.
What to watch next
- Announcement of the opening date for the completed Phase-I stretch
- Progress on Phase-II construction to complete the full 14.35 km bypass
- Whether the bypass actually reduces truck traffic and accidents in Tirupattur town
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