SpotGenie Fact: Anna Flyover (Gemini Flyover), Chennai. India’s Earliest Iconic Flyover

Did You Know? Chennai’s Anna Flyover Was India’s Earliest Urban Flyover!

Introduction

Most people zip past the Gemini Circle in Chennai without realizing they’re travelling on a piece of history. Built way back in 1973, the Anna Flyover (Gemini Flyover) wasn’t just Chennai’s first flyover, it was also one of the earliest and longest urban flyovers in India. This engineering marvel still handles tens of thousands of vehicles every day, five decades on.

• Inauguration: Opened on July 1, 1973, at Gemini Circle to ease congestion at the busy Anna Salai, Cathedral Road junction.
• Dimensions: Approximately 488 m (1,599 ft) long and 14.6 m (48 ft) wide.
• Significance: At the time of its opening, it was considered the longest flyover in India and marked the start of modern flyover culture in Indian cities.
• Iconic Status: Featured in countless Tamil films, newsreels, and postcards, a true landmark of Chennai’s transport evolution.
• Legacy: Even after 50 years, it continues to carry over 1.2 lakh (120,000) vehicles daily, according to Chennai Corporation data.

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Conclusion

Next time you’re on Anna Salai, remember you’re gliding over a slice of India’s transport history, a flyover that symbolized the country’s leap into modern urban planning.

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