Rapid growth continues to be marred by basic infrastructure issues, say residents

Tambaram, often described as the gateway to Chennai, has emerged as one of the fastest-growing suburban regions on the city’s southern fringes, driven by rapid urbanisation, expanding residential layouts, and increasing commercial activity.

With rising population density and strong road and rail connectivity, it has developed into a key urban hub under the Tambaram City Municipal Corporation. However, inadequate underground drainage coverage, shortcomings in solid waste management, persistent traffic congestion on arterial stretches such as GST Road, and pollution of water bodies remain major areas of concern.