Chennai: As part of multi modal integration initiatives, the old Anna subway near the Chennai Metro Rail’s Government Estate Underground Metro Station was renovated and opened for the benefit of public and passengers.
It is one of the biggest subways in Chennai and is located beneath Anna Statue. The subway now has been renovated to blend with the aesthetics of the surrounding Metro entry structures with ACP cladding, Granite flooring, Wall tiling, New lighting and Designer works, said a press release from CMRL today.
The subway has direct connectivity to the Government Estate Underground Metro Station Concourse level and provides convenient access to the station for the benefit of public and passengers from Wallajah Road, Ellis Road, Blacker’s Road and Anna Salai.
The subway also connects to the iconic Khadi Bhavan and Tamilnadu Government Multi Super Specialty Hospital at Omandurar Government Estate.
Adequate signages have also been installed at the entries and inside the subway to guide passengers to the Metro Station.