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Central Square, Chennai

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The Central Square, Chennai is an upcoming major intersection proposed by the Government of Tamil Nadu in Park Town, Chennai. Areas surrounding the Ripon Building, Victoria Public Hall, Moore Market Complex, Chennai Central, the Southern Railway Headquarters and the Government General Hospital will be developed as part of the Central Square. Development is estimated to cost about ₹4 billion (US$48 million) and will be jointly funded by the CMDA and CMRL.[1][2]

The Central Square is deemed to ease congestion along the Poonamallee High Road and integrate several modes of transportation in the city.

References

  1. ^ "Chief Minister Jayalalithaa Proposes Central Square; Announces Series of Projects". NDTV. 15 September 2015.
  2. ^ "Chennai to get Rs 400 crore 'Central Square'". The Times of India. 16 September 2015.


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