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Coimbatore: In a significant boost to Coimbatore’s infrastructure, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin is set to inaugurate the state’s longest flyover on Avinashi Road on Thursday, October 9, 2025. This engineering marvel, stretching approximately 10 kilometers from Uppilipalayam to Gold Wins, represents a strategic solution to the chronic traffic congestion that has long plagued one of the city’s most vital arteries.

Constructed at a cost of around Rs. 1,100 crore, the four-lane flyover is poised to transform urban mobility for thousands of daily commuters and streamline connectivity to key economic hubs.

Why Was the Avinashi Road Flyover Constructed?

The imperative for the flyover stemmed from Coimbatore’s rapid growth and the consequent strain on its road network. Avinashi Road is not just a city thoroughfare but a critical link to Tiruppur, Erode, Salem, and Chennai, supporting thousands of vehicles daily. The corridor is also home to a high density of educational institutions, hospitals, factories, and the Coimbatore Airport.

This convergence of local and long-distance traffic had led to severe daily gridlocks, causing significant inconvenience to the public and hampering economic activity. Initiated in 2020, the flyover project was conceived as a definitive answer to these persistent challenges, aiming to ensure seamless traffic flow.

What Are the Key Features of This Engineering Marvel?

Touted as Tamil Nadu’s first long-span flyover, the structure is an impressive 17.25 meters wide, accommodating four lanes of uninterrupted traffic. The massive project rests on a foundation of approximately 305 pillars, supporting its 10-kilometer length. Beyond its sheer scale, the flyover has been designed with commuter convenience in mind. [ Video: Aerial view of the TN’s longest Avinashi Road elevated flyover (10.1 kms)]

Aerial view of the TN’s longest Avinashi Road elevated flyover (10.1 kms), which is scheduled to be inaugurated by the Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday.@xpresstn @NewIndianXpress #AvinashiRoadFlyover pic.twitter.com/0aLAEQeEx9

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Dedicated boarding and alighting platforms have been strategically established at high-traffic nodes including Hope College, Nava India, Anna Statue, the Airport, and the Residency Hotel. Furthermore, the installation of lighting has been completed, and a successful test run of vehicles has already been conducted, signaling its readiness for public use.

How Will the Avinashi Flyover Impact Coimbatore’s Future?

The inauguration of the Avinashi Road Flyover is more than just a traffic solution; it is a catalyst for Coimbatore’s continued ascent. The city is already ranked among India’s fastest-growing tier-two cities, demonstrating remarkable expansion in industrial, IT, educational, and medical sectors. By drastically reducing travel time and improving logistics efficiency, the flyover will enhance the city’s investment climate and support its burgeoning economic profile.

The opening coincides with the Global Startup Summit in the city, symbolically linking new infrastructure with a vision for future innovation and growth. This project is expected to not only decongest Avinashi Road but also to fuel Coimbatore’s trajectory as a leading urban center in South India.