Live news feed — last updated 14 July 2026
A recent study, 'The State of Indian Streets 2026,' ranked Chennai fourth among major Indian cities for the quality and continuity of its footpaths. The study, which used AI to assess pedestrian infrastructure, found that only 13.9% of Chennai's roads have continuous, walkable footpaths.
Chennai's groundwater table has experienced a significant decline in June, with an average drop of 0.47 meters across 15 monitored locations. This trend, exacerbated by a weak monsoon, is causing concern for residents in suburban areas heavily dependent on borewells. The situation underscores the city's vulnerability to water scarcity and the need for robust water management strategies.
The Greater Chennai Corporation has commenced work to upgrade 94 road junctions across the city. This initiative aims to alleviate traffic congestion and improve urban mobility for commuters. The upgrades are expected to result in smoother traffic flow and reduced travel times.
CM Vijay inaugurated 300 new diesel and CNG buses from the Secretariat on June 25th, aimed at improving public transportation across Chennai. This initiative will see 65 of these buses deployed within the Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC).
The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has implemented a new system to expedite building approvals, setting a maximum processing time of 27 days for planning permissions and building permits. Fully compliant applications are expected to be approved within 18 days, while those requiring further information will adhere to the 27-day limit.
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