politics

GVMC orders fast-tracked road widening on Giri Pradakshina route

Inspector Ketan Garg has asked officials to speed up the 40-feet first phase of the 80-feet Master Plan road widening between Gopalapatnam Kumari Kalyana Mandapam and NSTL after resident petitions.

Apr 1st 2026 · India

Insights

GVMC Commissioner Ketan Garg inspected the 80-feet Master Plan road in Wards 91 and 92.
First phase involves widening a 40-feet road from Gopalapatnam Kumari Kalyana Mandapam to NSTL.
Officials were directed to expedite works and complete them at the earliest.
Residents had submitted petitions via PGRS raising road widening concerns.

Sources

Expedite bridge projects in Theni and Bodi quickly, users urge Railway Minister www.thehindu.com
Toll hike on poorly maintained Theni-Kumily stretch irks road-users www.thehindu.com
Expedite ‘Giri Pradakshina’ route works: GVMC Chief www.thehindu.com