Kilambakkam railway station and skywalk likely to open in March 2027
Construction of the 299-metre skywalk and the suburban station is expected to finish next year despite passenger demands for an earlier opening.
The Kilambakkam railway station and a connecting skywalk are expected to be ready by March 2027, according to a report by Deccan Chronicle. While 95 per cent of the railway station work is finished, completion during November and December may be difficult due to anticipated north-east monsoon rains.
The 299-metre skywalk, being built at a cost of Rs 79 crore, will link the new station to the Kilambakkam mofussil terminus. A Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) official stated that approximately 80 per cent of the work linking the station and the terminus is complete.
Construction of the skywalk faced delays due to land acquisition issues in the Madras High Court and design alterations recommended by IIT experts. Heavy traffic has also contributed to the timeline.
The railway station is being built between Vandalur and Urapakkam, with the CMDA providing Rs 20 crore to Southern Railway for the project. A railway official noted that while ticket counters, toilets, and platforms are ready, stormwater drain works have not yet started.
RTI activist Dayanandha Krishnan said passengers had hoped for an opening by Deepavali, and many now want the facilities ready before the Pongal festival. Once the bridge over the railway tracks is built, remaining works could be finished in two months.