Unfinished drains leave Chennai’s Radial Road in big mess

The Pallavaram-Thoraipakkam Radial Road improvement project in Chennai has been ongoing for four years, with a cost of 225 crore. However, residents and road users are concerned about the lack of progress and where the money has been spent. The road, drains, and pavement are in a state of limbo, with abandoned pits and protruding rods. The completion of the project is crucial before the onset of the northeast monsoon, as the unfinished drains could cause flooding in low-lying areas. Authorities claim that the remaining work will be completed in two months, but residents remain skeptical.