Cabinet approves ₹1,853 crore 4-lane Paramakudi–Ramanathapuram road project in Tamil Nadu

The Union Cabinet on Tuesday (July 1) approved the construction of a four-lane Paramakudi–Ramanathapuram section in Tamil Nadu at a cost of ₹1,853 crore. The project will be developed on Hybrid Annuity Mode

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnav told the media that a Detailed Project Report (DPR) is under process for the sea stretch up to Dhanushkodi.

"The Cabinet has approved the construction of a 4-lane Paramakudi–Ramanathapuram section, covering 46.7 km in Tamil Nadu, at a cost of ₹1,853 crore. We already have a two-lane road near the Pamban Bridge. Besides, a Detailed Project Report (DPR) is under process for the sea stretch up to Dhanushkodi," the minister said.

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The government said the project will generate approximate 8.4 lakh person-days of direct and 10.45 lakh person-days of indirect employment.

Currently, connectivity between Madurai, Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram, Mandapam, Rameshwaram, and Dhanushkodi is dependent on the existing two-lane National Highway 87 (NH-87) and State Highways. The four-lane highway will decongest the existing corridor, improve safety, and cater to the mobility needs of Paramakudi, Sathirakudi, Achundanvayal and Ramanathapuram.

The upgraded corridor will be connected with two major railway stations — Madurai and Rameshwaram, one airport — Madurai, and two minor ports — Pamban and Rameshwaram.

Upon completion, the Paramakudi-Ramanathapuram section will play a pivotal role in regional economic growth, strengthening connectivity between major religious and economic centers, boosting tourism to Rameshwaram and Dhanushkodi.