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&lt;div style="background:#f3f6f4;color:#17231e;font-family:'Source Serif 4',Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;font-size:18px;line-height:1.7;margin:0;padding:0;"&gt;&lt;div style="background:#0d5c3e;color:#ffffff;border-bottom:6px solid #f5c518;padding:56px 20px 40px;"&gt;&lt;div style="max-width:736px;margin:0 auto;"&gt;&lt;h1 style="font-family:'Barlow Condensed','Arial Narrow',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:clamp(2.2rem,6vw,3.6rem);font-weight:700;line-height:1.1;letter-spacing:.01em;margin:0 0 16px;"&gt;What Are the Major Infrastructure Projects on GST Road Planned for 2026?&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;p style="margin:0;max-width:608px;font-size:1.1rem;line-height:1.7;opacity:.92;"&gt;GST Road (Grand Southern Trunk Road) is one of the important growth corridors in South Chennai. Here is what is proposed, what is already in place, and what it means for buyers around Chromepet and Nemilicherry.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style="background:#000000;border-bottom:1px solid #d5dfd9;overflow-x:auto;color:white"&gt;&lt;div style="max-width:736px;margin:0 auto;padding:18px 20px;white-space:nowrap;font-family:'Barlow Condensed','Arial Narrow',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:600;"&gt;Chennai Airport&lt;span style="display:inline-block;width:26px;height:3px;background:#f5c518;margin:0 10px 4px;border-radius:2px;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Pallavaram&lt;span style="display:inline-block;width:26px;height:3px;background:#f5c518;margin:0 10px 4px;border-radius:2px;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=""&gt;Chromepet&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="display:inline-block;width:26px;height:3px;background:#f5c518;margin:0 10px 4px;border-radius:2px;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Tambaram&lt;span style="display:inline-block;width:26px;height:3px;background:#f5c518;margin:0 10px 4px;border-radius:2px;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Perungalathur&lt;span style="display:inline-block;width:26px;height:3px;background:#f5c518;margin:0 10px 4px;border-radius:2px;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Vandalur&lt;span style="display:inline-block;width:26px;height:3px;background:#f5c518;margin:0 10px 4px;border-radius:2px;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Kilambakkam&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style="max-width:736px;margin:0 auto;padding:40px 20px 64px;"&gt;&lt;section style="margin-bottom:44px;"&gt;&lt;p style="margin:0 0 16px;"&gt;GST Road connects areas such as Chennai Airport, Pallavaram, Chromepet, Tambaram, Perungalathur, Vandalur and Kilambakkam. In 2026, the corridor continues to benefit from existing transport infrastructure while several proposed and ongoing projects could further improve connectivity.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="margin:0 0 16px;"&gt;For property buyers looking around Chromepet and Nemilicherry, these developments are worth watching because connectivity, employment, education and everyday amenities all contribute to the growth of a residential location.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="margin:0 0 16px;"&gt;One project in this broader growth area is &lt;strong style="font-weight:600;"&gt;SMG Velan Nagar&lt;/strong&gt;, a gated community plot project near Chromepet and Nemilicherry in Chennai, developed by Sri Maha Construction &amp;amp; Promoters.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="margin:0 0 16px;"&gt;So, what are the major infrastructure developments to know about in 2026?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/section&gt;&lt;section style="margin-bottom:44px;"&gt;&lt;h2 style="font-family:'Barlow Condensed','Arial Narrow',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:clamp(1.6rem,4vw,2.1rem);font-weight:700;line-height:1.1;color:#0d5c3e;margin:0 0 18px;padding-left:14px;border-left:6px solid #f5c518;"&gt;Airport–Kilambakkam Metro: A Major Proposed Development&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;p style="margin:0 0 16px;"&gt;One of the most significant proposed projects for the GST Road corridor is the Airport–Kilambakkam Metro extension.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div style="display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:12px;margin:20px 0;"&gt;&lt;div style="background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #d5dfd9;border-radius:6px;padding:15px 16px;"&gt;&lt;b style="display:block;font-family:'Barlow Condensed','Arial Narrow',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:30px;line-height:1.1;color:#0d5c3e;"&gt;15.46 km&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:15px;color:#55645d;"&gt;Proposed corridor length&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style="background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #d5dfd9;border-radius:6px;padding:15px 16px;"&gt;&lt;b style="display:block;font-family:'Barlow Condensed','Arial Narrow',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:30px;line-height:1.1;color:#0d5c3e;"&gt;13&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:15px;color:#55645d;"&gt;Elevated stations&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style="background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #d5dfd9;border-radius:6px;padding:15px 16px;"&gt;&lt;b style="display:block;font-family:'Barlow Condensed','Arial Narrow',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:30px;line-height:1.1;color:#0d5c3e;"&gt;Proposed&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:15px;color:#55645d;"&gt;Not yet operational&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p style="margin:0 0 16px;"&gt;According to the Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) DPR, the corridor is planned to connect Chennai Airport with Kilambakkam, passing through Pallavaram, Chromepet, Tambaram, Perungalathur and Vandalur. If implemented, it could provide an additional public transport connection along one of Chennai's busiest southern corridors.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div style="background:#fff8dc;border-left:5px solid #e2b800;border-radius:0 6px 6px 0;padding:15px 18px;margin:20px 0;"&gt;&lt;p style="margin:0;"&gt;&lt;strong style="font-weight:600;"&gt;Important:&lt;/strong&gt; this is a proposed project, not an operational Metro line through Chromepet today.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/section&gt;&lt;section style="margin-bottom:44px;"&gt;&lt;h2 style="font-family:'Barlow Condensed','Arial Narrow',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:clamp(1.6rem,4vw,2.1rem);font-weight:700;line-height:1.1;color:#0d5c3e;margin:0 0 18px;padding-left:14px;border-left:6px solid #f5c518;"&gt;Better Local Connectivity in Chromepet&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;p style="margin:0 0 16px;"&gt;Infrastructure development is not only about major Metro projects.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="margin:0 0 16px;"&gt;The Radha Nagar railway subway in Chromepet was inaugurated in January 2026. The subway provides connectivity across the railway tracks and includes pedestrian access towards Chromepet railway station.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="margin:0 0 16px;"&gt;Projects such as these can make a practical difference to everyday movement within established residential neighbourhoods. For areas around Chromepet and Nemilicherry, local road and railway connectivity can be just as important as large future projects.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/section&gt;&lt;section style="margin-bottom:44px;"&gt;&lt;h2 style="font-family:'Barlow Condensed','Arial Narrow',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:clamp(1.6rem,4vw,2.1rem);font-weight:700;line-height:1.1;color:#0d5c3e;margin:0 0 18px;padding-left:14px;border-left:6px solid #f5c518;"&gt;Chennai Airport Development&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;p style="margin:0 0 16px;"&gt;Another major advantage of the GST Road corridor is its proximity to Chennai International Airport.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="margin:0 0 16px;"&gt;Airport infrastructure continues to undergo development and modernization, supporting the wider airport-side commercial and transportation ecosystem. Airports Authority of India documents for 2026–27 include multiple development and infrastructure works at Chennai Airport.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="margin:0 0 16px;"&gt;For nearby residential areas, an established international airport can support accessibility for:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul style="padding-left:20px;margin:0 0 16px;"&gt;&lt;li style="margin-bottom:5px;"&gt;Business travellers&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style="margin-bottom:5px;"&gt;Employees&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style="margin-bottom:5px;"&gt;Hospitality businesses&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style="margin-bottom:5px;"&gt;Retail and commercial activity&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style="margin-bottom:5px;"&gt;Airport-related services&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p style="margin:0 0 16px;"&gt;This makes the airport an important part of the long-term infrastructure story of the GST Road corridor.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/section&gt;&lt;section style="margin-bottom:44px;"&gt;&lt;h2 style="font-family:'Barlow Condensed','Arial Narrow',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:clamp(1.6rem,4vw,2.1rem);font-weight:700;line-height:1.1;color:#0d5c3e;margin:0 0 18px;padding-left:14px;border-left:6px solid #f5c518;"&gt;Kilambakkam Bus Terminus and Southern Connectivity&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;p style="margin:0 0 16px;"&gt;The Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminus (KCBT), Kilambakkam has become an important transport hub for South Chennai and travel towards southern Tamil Nadu.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="margin:0 0 16px;"&gt;The wider Kilambakkam area is also being planned with improved multimodal connectivity. Government planning documents have included proposals for better integration between the bus terminus and railway infrastructure.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="margin:0 0 16px;"&gt;The proposed Airport–Kilambakkam Metro extension could potentially add another major transport option between the airport and this southern transport hub.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/section&gt;&lt;section style="margin-bottom:44px;"&gt;&lt;h2 style="font-family:'Barlow Condensed','Arial Narrow',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:clamp(1.6rem,4vw,2.1rem);font-weight:700;line-height:1.1;color:#0d5c3e;margin:0 0 18px;padding-left:14px;border-left:6px solid #f5c518;"&gt;Existing Rail, Metro and Road Connectivity&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;p style="margin:0 0 16px;"&gt;One of the strengths of the Chromepet area is that it does not depend entirely on future infrastructure. The area already has access to:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul style="padding-left:20px;margin:0 0 16px;"&gt;&lt;li style="margin-bottom:5px;"&gt;GST Road&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style="margin-bottom:5px;"&gt;Chromepet Railway Station&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style="margin-bottom:5px;"&gt;Chennai suburban railway connectivity&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style="margin-bottom:5px;"&gt;Chennai Airport Metro connectivity&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style="margin-bottom:5px;"&gt;Local bus services&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style="margin-bottom:5px;"&gt;Nearby road connections to Tambaram and other southern suburbs&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p style="margin:0 0 16px;"&gt;CMRL's feeder services also connect the Airport Metro area with locations including Pallavaram, Chromepet and Tambaram East.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="margin:0 0 16px;"&gt;This existing connectivity is important when evaluating a residential location because buyers do not have to depend only on proposed future projects.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/section&gt;&lt;section style="margin-bottom:44px;"&gt;&lt;h2 style="font-family:'Barlow Condensed','Arial Narrow',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:clamp(1.6rem,4vw,2.1rem);font-weight:700;line-height:1.1;color:#0d5c3e;margin:0 0 18px;padding-left:14px;border-left:6px solid #f5c518;"&gt;Education, Employment and Daily Amenities&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;p style="margin:0 0 16px;"&gt;The Chromepet–Nemilicherry region is also surrounded by an established urban ecosystem.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="margin:0 0 16px;"&gt;Educational institutions such as Madras Institute of Technology (MIT) contribute to the area's education ecosystem, while South Chennai's wider employment network includes areas such as Guindy, Taramani, Perungudi and OMR.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="margin:0 0 16px;"&gt;The surrounding areas also offer hospitals, schools, hotels, restaurants, supermarkets, banks and other everyday facilities. For a plot buyer, this combination can be more meaningful than looking at a single infrastructure announcement.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/section&gt;&lt;section style="margin-bottom:44px;"&gt;&lt;h2 style="font-family:'Barlow Condensed','Arial Narrow',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:clamp(1.6rem,4vw,2.1rem);font-weight:700;line-height:1.1;color:#0d5c3e;margin:0 0 18px;padding-left:14px;border-left:6px solid #f5c518;"&gt;What Does This Mean for SMG Velan Nagar?&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;p style="margin:0 0 16px;"&gt;SMG Velan Nagar, located near Chromepet and Nemilicherry, benefits from being part of an established South Chennai residential corridor. The location can be evaluated based on a combination of:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div style="margin:20px 0;"&gt;&lt;div style="display:grid;grid-template-columns:150px 1fr;gap:4px 16px;padding:12px 0;border-top:1px solid #d5dfd9;"&gt;&lt;strong style="font-weight:600;color:#0d5c3e;"&gt;Connectivity&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;GST Road, railway and public transport&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style="display:grid;grid-template-columns:150px 1fr;gap:4px 16px;padding:12px 0;border-top:1px solid #d5dfd9;"&gt;&lt;strong style="font-weight:600;color:#0d5c3e;"&gt;Airport access&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;Proximity to Chennai International Airport&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style="display:grid;grid-template-columns:150px 1fr;gap:4px 16px;padding:12px 0;border-top:1px solid #d5dfd9;"&gt;&lt;strong style="font-weight:600;color:#0d5c3e;"&gt;Education&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;Colleges and educational institutions around Chromepet&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style="display:grid;grid-template-columns:150px 1fr;gap:4px 16px;padding:12px 0;border-top:1px solid #d5dfd9;"&gt;&lt;strong style="font-weight:600;color:#0d5c3e;"&gt;Employment&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;Access towards major South Chennai employment zones&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style="display:grid;grid-template-columns:150px 1fr;gap:4px 16px;padding:12px 0;border-top:1px solid #d5dfd9;"&gt;&lt;strong style="font-weight:600;color:#0d5c3e;"&gt;Daily needs&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;Hospitals, schools, hotels, retail and other local amenities&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style="display:grid;grid-template-columns:150px 1fr;gap:4px 16px;padding:12px 0;border-top:1px solid #d5dfd9;border-bottom:1px solid #d5dfd9;"&gt;&lt;strong style="font-weight:600;color:#0d5c3e;"&gt;Future infrastructure&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;Proposed Airport–Kilambakkam Metro and other planned connectivity improvements&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p style="margin:0 0 16px;"&gt;This makes the surrounding development story relevant for people researching residential plots in the area.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/section&gt;&lt;section style="margin-bottom:44px;"&gt;&lt;h2 style="font-family:'Barlow Condensed','Arial Narrow',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:clamp(1.6rem,4vw,2.1rem);font-weight:700;line-height:1.1;color:#0d5c3e;margin:0 0 18px;padding-left:14px;border-left:6px solid #f5c518;"&gt;What Should Property Buyers Check?&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;p style="margin:0 0 16px;"&gt;Infrastructure is an important factor, but it should not be the only factor when buying a plot. Before making a decision, buyers should also check:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul style="list-style:none;padding:0;margin:16px 0 20px;"&gt;&lt;li style="padding:9px 0 9px 32px;border-bottom:1px solid #d5dfd9;position:relative;"&gt;Exact location and road access&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style="padding:9px 0 9px 32px;border-bottom:1px solid #d5dfd9;position:relative;"&gt;Title and ownership documents&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style="padding:9px 0 9px 32px;border-bottom:1px solid #d5dfd9;position:relative;"&gt;Approvals and layout status&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style="padding:9px 0 9px 32px;border-bottom:1px solid #d5dfd9;position:relative;"&gt;Water and drainage availability&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style="padding:9px 0 9px 32px;border-bottom:1px solid #d5dfd9;position:relative;"&gt;Nearby existing infrastructure&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style="padding:9px 0 9px 32px;border-bottom:1px solid #d5dfd9;position:relative;"&gt;Actual distance to railway stations and major roads&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style="padding:9px 0 9px 32px;border-bottom:1px solid #d5dfd9;position:relative;"&gt;Official status of proposed infrastructure projects&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;div style="background:#fff8dc;border-left:5px solid #e2b800;border-radius:0 6px 6px 0;padding:15px 18px;margin:20px 0;"&gt;&lt;p style="margin:0;"&gt;Most importantly, do not treat a proposed project as a completed project. Metro routes, road projects and other infrastructure plans can change based on approvals, funding and execution timelines.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/section&gt;&lt;section style="background:#0d5c3e;color:#ffffff;border-radius:8px;padding:26px 24px;margin-top:16px;"&gt;&lt;h2 style="font-family:'Barlow Condensed','Arial Narrow',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:clamp(1.6rem,4vw,2.1rem);font-weight:700;line-height:1.1;color:#ffffff;margin:0 0 18px;padding-left:14px;border-left:6px solid #f5c518;"&gt;Final Takeaway&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;p style="margin:0 0 16px;"&gt;The GST Road corridor is continuing to develop through a combination of existing transport infrastructure, airport development, local connectivity improvements and proposed future projects.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="margin:0 0 16px;"&gt;For areas such as Chromepet and Nemilicherry, the combination of GST Road connectivity, railway access, Chennai Airport, educational institutions, employment hubs and future transport proposals makes the surrounding infrastructure worth tracking in 2026.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="margin:0 0 16px;"&gt;For buyers considering SMG Velan Nagar, looking at the complete neighbourhood, rather than focusing on a single upcoming project, provides a more practical way to understand the area's development potential.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="margin:0;font-weight:600;"&gt;Connectivity + existing amenities + employment access + verified future infrastructure are the key factors to consider when researching a residential plot location.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/section&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

Explore proposed and existing infrastructure on GST Road in 2026, including the Airport–Kilambakkam Metro, and what it means for plot buyers near Chromepet.

Major Infrastructure Projects on GST Road Planned for 2026

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