Chennai Intelligent Transport System (CITS): ₹530 Crore Approval

Key facts

• The Centre approved ₹530 crore for the implementation of the Chennai Intelligent Transport System (CITS) project in the Chennai metropolitan area.
• The project is funded through a loan from the Japan International Corporation, with an estimated total value of approximately ₹645.59 crore.
• Major components of CITS include the Traffic Information and Management System (TIMS), a city bus system, and command control centres.
• The project will implement adaptive traffic signal control systems at 165 junctions, traffic incident detection systems at 58 junctions, variable message sign systems at 17 locations, and red light violation detection systems at 50 locations.
• The CITS project is expected to be fully operational by August 2026 and involves the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC), Chennai traffic police, and the State Highways Department.