Availability of adequate and quality infrastructure is a prerequisite for rapid industrial development, which in turn leads to creation of gainful employment for the people. Increasing accessibility and connectivity within and among rural areas is an important prerequisite for rural development. Tamil Nadu is served by an extensive road network in terms of its spread and quality, providing links between urban centers, agricultural market-places and rural habitations in the countryside. |
EXISTING ROAD SCENARIO |
The State has 61674 Km of roads which are maintained by Highways Department. This is nearly 2.5 times higher than the density of all-India road network. |
Tamil Nadu State in India has an extensive road network system. The details are given below: |
Table - 1 |
Year |
Total length (KM) |
1951 |
32,300 |
2010 |
61,674 |
TABLE - 2 |
Classification |
Length in KMs |
National Highways |
4,861 |
State Highways |
10,561 |
Major District Roads |
11,315 |
Other District Roads & Sugarcane Roads |
34,937 |
Total |
61,674 |
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TABLE - 3 |
Width wise details of Government Roads |
Sl. No. |
Category wise |
Single Lane |
Intermediate Lane |
Double Lane |
Multi Lane |
Total |
1. |
National Highways |
13 |
62 |
3531 |
1255 |
4861 |
2. |
State Highways |
32 |
1069 |
8603 |
857 |
10561 |
3. |
Major District Roads |
4012 |
4377 |
2819 |
107 |
11315 |
4. |
Other District Roads |
32059 |
2070 |
777 |
31 |
34937 |
Total |
36116 |
7578 |
15730 |
2250 |
61674 |
Percentage |
59 |
12 |
25 |
4 |
100 |
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VISION STATEMENT |
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To serve our customers, the road users of Tamil Nadu by providing High Quality, Cost Effective, Environment - Friendly Road Network that is Reliable and Safe, contributing to Sustainable Economic Development and Social Well-being of the State, by applying Innovation, Best Practices, appropriate Technology and responsible Management of Internal and External Resources. |
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