Centre approves ₹1,427.61 crore for four-lane Tiruvarur bypass - The HinduPublished - May 27, 2026 11:47 am IST - CHENNAIUnion Minister Nitin Gadkari has approved ₹1,427.61 crore for the construction of a four-lane Tiruvarur bypass on the Nagapattinam – Thanjavur section of NH-83 in Tamil Nadu. The project spans 14.9 km and also includes the construction of two additional Road Over Bridges (ROBs) on NH-129A and NH-134A, an official release from the Press Information Bureau said.Mr. Gadkari in a social media post said: “This strategic project will strengthen connectivity between key industrial hubs like Tiruchi and Coimbatore with the port towns of Karaikal and Nagapattinam, boosting regional economic activity. The bypass, starting from Adiyakkamangalam–Thandalai, will pass through key locations including Athipuliyur, Andipalayam, Kidaramkondan, Pallivaramangalam, Perumpugalur, Elavangarkudi, and Anaivadapathy Colony, among others.”The Union Minister further said that once completed, it will significantly decongest Tiruvarur town, reduce travel time by approximately 15 minutes, and enhance road safety by diverting traffic away from densely populated and commercial areas. “The alignment will also improve connectivity to SH-23, SH-65, and the revered Thyagaraja Swamy Temple, contributing to both infrastructure development and ease of travel in the region.”BJP’s State unit president Nainar Nagenthran welcomed the approval and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister Gadkari for the approval. He hailed the leadership of Mr. Modi in continuing to focus on people-oriented projects, regardless of the attempts by political parties in Tamil Nadu which attempted to project the BJP in bad light in the State.Published - May 27, 2026 11:47 am ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }