COIMBATORE: Touted as the longest flyover in the State, the 10.10 km elevated highway in Coimbatore, named after industrialist and inventor GD Naidu, would be thrown open to the public on Thursday by Chief Minister MK Stalin.

The bridge would save commuters considerable time. “The flyover, from Uppilipalayam to Goldwins on the congested Avinashi Road, may reduce the travel time of commuters from 45 minutes to just around ten minutes, once thrown open by Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday,” said an official of the highways department.

Commuters hope that the elevated highway will save them time, reduce fuel costs, and boost the city’s industrial growth. It is also expected to reduce the travel time of commuters travelling to Salem, Erode, Tirupur and Avinashi.

The project work commenc

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