The Salem Bypass are a series of bypasses connecting the various National Highways and State Highways passing through and originating in the South Indian city of Salem.[1]
| Salem Bypass Road | |
|---|---|
 Salem Bypass road connecting 3 National Highways | |
| Route information | |
| Maintained by National Highways Authority of India, Salem City Municipal Corporation, Highways and Minor Ports Department | |
| Length | 15 km (9.3 mi) |
| Major junctions | |
| From | Ammapet, Salem |
| To | Kandhampatti, Salem |
| Location | |
| Country | India |
| Major cities | Kumaragiri, Seelanaickenpatti, Kondalampatti |
| Highway system | |
Existing Salem bypass connects three major National Highways that originates and passing through Salem city. It connects Salem - Ulundurpet (NH 79), Salem - Kochi (NH 544), Salem - Vaniyambadi (NH 179 A) and Srinagar - Kanyakumari (NH 44).[2]
Ammapet bypass
editAmmapet bypass is 1.6 km stretch of Salem bypass in Salem city which connects Salem - Tirupattur - Vaniyambadi (NH 179 A) with Salem - Ulundurpet (NH 79).
Kondalampatti - Kandhampatti
editKondalampatti - Kandhampatti is 13.4 km stretch of Salem bypass. Seelanaickenpatti, Kondalampatti & Kandhampatti are major junctions in this bypass. Connecting, NH-44, NH-544 & NH-79.[3][4]
Trumpet Exchange
editSalem trumpet exchange also known as Butterfly Flyover ease traffic flow for in and out in Salem - Coimbatore, Salem - Attur and Salem - Bengaluru directions.[5]
Western bypass
editNational Highway Authority of India is currently working on Western bypass for Salem. DPR preparation and alignment works are underway, NHAI stated in RTI recently.[6]
References
edit- ^ Reporter, Staff (19 March 2022). "Road works nearing completion at Seelanaickenpatti junction in Salem". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ Reporter, Staff (2 August 2021). "NHAI steps in to decongest Seelanaickenpatti junction". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ Sabari, M. (10 December 2023). "Lorry owners, public demand flyover at Kondalampatti roundabout in Salem". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ "Islands of discomfort". The Hindu. 16 September 2015. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ maalaimalar. "Read all Latest Updates on and about salem butterfly bridge". www.maalaimalar.com (in Tamil). Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ "NHAI is preparing DPR for bypass on West side of the city". X. Retrieved 6 September 2024.