Palaniswami inaugurates 2nd phase of Thanjavur bypass road

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami has inaugurated the second phase of Thanjavur bypass road, constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 42 crore.
Palaniswami inaugurated the bypass road from here through video conferencing yesterday, an official release said today.
The dedication of the 5.2 km long two-way road has led to the completion of the ring road for Thanjavur and it will help address congestion problem in the city, the release said.
Further, it will cut down travel time of heavy vehicles coming from nearby Kumbakonam, Tiruchirappally and Puthukottai among others, passing through Thanjavur and proceeding to various destinations in the state, it said.

The Chief Minister also inaugurated a railway over bridge at Thanjavur and a bridge across Malatar river in Villupuram district, the release said.