The 1.15km Koyambedu flyover, inaugurated by CM M K Stalin, developed multiple potholes, exposed expansion joints and jutting-out steel reinforcement bars within about four years — a hazard flagged by cyclists and commuters.
On record
The official record states: "Not specified — no official cause for the premature deterioration has been publicly confirmed."
Filed as "Under repeat repair" and dated to 2021 (inaugurated November 2021), this entry sits under the "₹93 crore" line of the public accounts.
What to expect
- Pillars reaching skyward with no deck to justify them.
- A signboard promising an opening date that has since passed, unbothered.
- Traffic queuing patiently beneath the unfinished span.
- Rebar exposed where the road was meant to continue.
Sourcing
2 public sources — news reports, RTI replies and civic archives — corroborate this entry. The citation trail is listed below for anyone who would like to follow up with the department concerned.
“Sanctioned for the public good; delivered for the public record.”— Blunderlust Editorial Desk
Sources
- https://www.dtnext.in/news/chennai/chennai-exposed-steel-rods-and-potholes-pose-risk-for-commuters-using-koyambedu-flyover-851216
- https://thecommunemag.com/dravidian-model-%E2%82%B993-crore-koyambedu-flyover-shows-cracks-and-corrosion-just-four-years-after-inauguration/
Visitor reviews
“Went looking for the entrance for a solid ten minutes. The whole place runs on status updates.”
“Arrived by auto and the driver refused to wait, which should have been a sign. Take the photo and go; there is no second act.”
“Put it on the itinerary as a joke, and it earned its spot. It is the civic equivalent of a sentence trailing off.”
