Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday (October 9) inaugurated the state's longest 10.1-km four-lane flyover, from Goldwins to Uppilipalayam in Coimbatore, for Rs 1,791 crore.

This has triggered political and social debate over its name. Following the backlash, the DMK is likely to rename the flyover by removing 'Naidu' and affixing the name Ko. Duraisamy.

Travel time to reduce

The flyover took five years to be completed, said an official press release issued by the Tamil Nadu government.

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The project work includes the four-lane main carriageway and a six-lane expanded ground-level road. There are eight up and down ramps in four locations, according to the press release.

The flyover

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