The Union Cabinet has approved construction of 4-Lane Paramakudi - Ramanathapuram Section (46.7 km) in Tamilnadu. The project will be developed on Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM) at a total capital cost of Rs.1,853 crore.
Currently, connectivity between Madurai, Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram, Mandapam, Rameshwaram, and Dhanushkodi is dependent on existing 2-lane National Highway 87 (NH-87) and associated State Highways, which experience significant congestion due to high traffic volumes, especially in densely populated stretches and key towns along the corridor. To address these challenges, the project will upgrade approximately 46.7 km of NH-87 from Paramakudi to Ramanathapuram to a 4-lane configuration. This will decongest the existing corridor, improve safety, and cater to the mobility needs of rapidly growing towns such as Paramakudi, Sathirakudi, Achundanvayal and Ramanathapuram.
The project alignment integrates with 5 major National Highways (NH-38, NH-85, NH-36, NH-536, and NH-32) and 3 State Highways (SH-47, SH-29, SH-34), providing seamless connectivity to key economic, social, and logistics nodes across southern Tamil Nadu. Additionally, the upgraded corridor will enhance multi-modal integration by connecting with 2 major Railway Stations (Madurai and Rameshwaram), 1 Airport (Madurai), and 2 minor ports (Pamban and Rameshwaram), thereby facilitating faster movement of goods and passengers across the region.
Upon completion, the Paramakudi-Ramanathapuram section will play a pivotal role in regional economic growth, strengthening connectivity between major religious and economic centers, boosting tourism to Rameshwaram and Dhanushkodi, and opening new avenues for trade and industrial development. The project will also generate approximate 8.4 lakh person-days of direct and 10.45 lakh person-days of indirect employment, and will open new avenues of growth, development and prosperity in surrounding regions.
Map of Corridor
Appendix - I: Project Details
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Feature |
Details |
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Project Name |
4-Lane Paramakudi - Ramanathapuram Section |
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Corridor |
Madurai – Dhanushkodi Corridor (NH-87) |
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Length (km) |
46.7 |
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Total Civil Cost (Rs. Cr.) |
997.63 |
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Land Acquisition Cost (Rs. Cr.) |
340.94 |
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Total Capital Cost (Rs. Cr.) |
1,853.16 |
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Mode |
Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM) |
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Major Roads Connected |
National Highways - NH-38, NH-85, NH-36, NH-536, and NH-32 State Highways - SH-47, SH-29, SH-34 |
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Economic / Social / Transport Nodes Connected |
Airports: Madurai, Ramnad (Naval Air Station) Railway Stations: Madurai, Ramehswaram Minor Port: Pamban, Rameswaram |
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Major Cities / Towns Connected |
Madurai, Paramakudi, Ramnathapuram, Ramehswaram |
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Employment Generation Potential |
8.4 lakh man-days (direct) & 10.5 lakh man-days (indirect) |
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Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) in FY-25 |
Estimated at 12,700 Passenger Car Units (PCU) |
Great news for Tamil Nadu’s progress!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 1, 2025
Construction of 4-Lane Paramakudi - Ramanathapuram Section has been approved by the Union Cabinet. This will ease traffic congestion, boost economic growth and tourism. https://t.co/HZrzIMMDbt
தமிழ்நாட்டின் வளர்ச்சிக்கு மகத்தான செய்தி!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 1, 2025
பரமக்குடி - ராமநாதபுரம் பிரிவில் 4 வழிச்சாலை அமைக்க மத்திய அமைச்சரவை ஒப்புதல் அளித்துள்ளது. இது போக்குவரத்து நெரிசலைக் குறைக்கவும், பொருளாதார வளர்ச்சி மற்றும் சுற்றுலாவை அதிகரிக்கவும் செய்யும்.https://t.co/HZrzIMM5lV
