CHENNAI: As work on the grade separator project at the Anna Arch junction on E V R Salai (Poonamalee High Road) kicks off, close to 10 trees opposite the Aringnar Anna Government hospital of Indian Medicine were pulled down in the last few days.

Six fully grown trees were chopped down on Tuesday to clear the way for the Rs 117-crore grade separator, which will come as a boon to motorists using the busy intersection as it would facilitate smooth movement of vehicles on