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INTRODUCTION |
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Tamil Nadu State
in India has an extensive road network system.The details
are as given below: |
Table
- 1
|
Year
|
Total
length (KM)
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| 1951 |
32,300 |
| 1999 |
1,50,047 |
|
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TABLE - 2
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Classification
|
Length
in KMs
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| National Highways |
3,789 |
| State Highways |
4,192 |
| Major District Roads |
10,051 |
| Other District Roads |
42,186 |
| Panchayat Roads |
89,829 |
| Total |
1,50,047 |
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TABLE - 3
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Type
of Roads
|
%
of Total Roads
|
| Single or
Intermediate lane |
82% |
| Two lane |
16% |
| Four lane
Plus |
2% |
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The State intends to improve the
high density corridors of the Government roads by
utilising World Bank funds. |
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