Dr. Gurusamy Bridge

The Dr. Gurusamy Bridge is a road bridge in Chennai that carries McNichols Road across the Chennai Beach-Tambaram railway line, connecting the Chetpet and Kilpauk areas. The structure allows both vehicles and pedestrians to cross the railway tracks below.

The bridge was built in the 1960s to replace an existing rail crossing and was named after Dr. M.R. Guruswami Mudaliar, a professor at Madras Medical College. It was later modified during the 2012 Chennai Metro Rail construction to adapt to changing transportation needs.

The bridge links two neighborhoods separated by railway tracks, allowing people to move daily between schools, homes, and shops. It serves as a familiar crossing point in the city where locals rely on it for their everyday journeys.

The bridge is located at coordinates 13.068239°N and 80.242698°E and provides a direct route for vehicles and pedestrians crossing the railway tracks. Since it is a busy urban crossing, it works best to cross during quieter times if you prefer a slower pace.

The bridge was named after a respected medical professor whose name is rooted in local education history. This naming choice shows how urban infrastructure often honors important local figures.

GPS coordinates: 13.06824,80.24270

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:40