CHENNAI: The Greater Chennai Corporation on Thursday began work to convert the space beneath the MRTS flyover on Swami Sivananda Salai, near the Omandurar Government Estate, into a public recreation zone.

The project, estimated at Rs 4.84 crore, aims to turn an underused stretch below the bridge into a functional activity and leisure area for the residents.

The plan includes a roller-skating court, badminton courts, mini-theatre style seating, play equipment designed for children with disabilities, multi-level seating, upgraded lighting, CCTV surveillance, drinking water points, public toilets, improved pathways and barrier-free access.

The initiative follows similar redevelopment carried out beneath the bridges and MRTS tracks across the city.

Work began on Thursday morning in the pr

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