There are many cities in India and each city has its specialty. Some cities are known for food and drinks, while some cities are known for unique arts. Every city is very different from the rest. Among these cities, there is one which is known for its flyovers. Let us tell you today why Chennai is called the 'City of Flyovers'.
How many flyovers are there in Chennai?
There are a total of 272 bridges/ROBs/RUBs in Chennai, with some flyovers under construction. Chennai city is one of the big cities of India and there is high traffic pressure in this city, hence due to high traffic pressure, there is a problem of jam here. Due to this, more flyovers have been constructed in this city. Kathipada flyover is the most famous in Chennai. This flyover is known for its attractive design. The shape of this flyover is like a leaf.
Which flyovers are built in Chennai?
Many flyovers like Badarpur Flyover, Shastri Park Flyover, Azadpur Flyover, Britannia Flyover, Airport Flyover, IP Flyover, Keelkattalai Flyover, etc. are built here. The city's first flyover, named Anna Flyover, was built in 1973 on Gemini Circle, it was the third flyover in India after Kemps Corner and Marine Drive in Mumbai.
It was also the longest flyover in the country when it was built. After this, no major flyover was built for 20 years. The number of flyovers in the city began to increase in the late 1990s when nine flyovers were constructed across the city during the tenure of the then-mayor of the city, MK Stalin.
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