Direct Ministry of Road Transport to declare eight State Highways as National Highways, TN CM writes to PM

In the letter to PM Modi, TN Cm Stalin also requested him to entrust the State with the work, providing the necessary funding

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday requesting him to direct the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) to issue the requisite notifications to declare eight State Highway roads, for which in-principle approval has been accorded for development, as new National Highways, and to entrust the development work with the State government with necessary funding.

Mr. Stalin said the MoRTH had granted in-principle approval for the conversion of eight State Highways as National Highways and sanction had been accorded for the preparation of detailed project reports (DPR).

The highways — Thiruvannamalai - Kallakurichi; Vallioor - Tiruchendur; Kollegal - Hanur - MM Hills - Palar Road - TN Border extended upto Mettur in Tamil Nadu; Palani- Dharapuram; Arcot- Tindivanam; Mettupalayam- Bhavani; Avinashi- Mettupalayam and Bhavani - Karur — are very important roads connecting significant pilgrimage centres like Tiruvannamalai, Tiruchendur and Palani and are major trade and tourist centres, Mr. Stalin said. He said these roads need immediate improvements to fulfil the needs of the road users.