The road is divided into two sections. The first section from St. Thomas Mount to Nandambakkam, covering a distance of one kilometre, is narrower than the rest of the stretch and is known as Butt Road.
Real Estate development and IT parks Mount-Poonamallee road has been identified as emerging commercial corridor, with increasing interest from real-estate developers for establishing IT parks and office spaces along the stretch. Several planned residential projects along the corridor have been converted into commercial developments to accommodate
IT and IT-enabled services (IT/ITES) companies, particularly in areas such as
Porur and
Poonamallee, with the presence of
DLF IT Park and Fintech City at
Nandambakkam. The stretch has been described as potential 'second IT corridor' for Chennai after
Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR), attracting mid-level multinational companies and
Business Process Outsourcing firms. Large-scale IT park developments, including
special economic zones (SEZs), have been proposed or are under-construction along the road, contributing to its transformation into a major employment hub.
Connectivity The arterial road stretch is expected to benefit from improved connectivity with the under-construction
Chennai Metro's corridors
Red line and
Yellow line passing through the road, which has been the key factor driving commercial development along the road. == Places transversed ==