The rope car is intended to showcase the city’s heritage, including landmarks such as Chepauk Palace and provide a scenic areal view of the beach. | Photo Credit: PICHUMANI K The rope car project along Marina Beach has hit a roadblock, as residents have raised objection to the preliminary work for soil investigation. A few days ago, a team of engineers halted work on drilling the beach sand to a depth of 60 feet for soil investigation, after the residents gathered to protest. Published – March 03, 2026 12:47 am IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation CM urges Union govt.to grant approvalfor archaeological excavations in State Three held for assaulting police personnel in Korukkupet