Chennai traffic diversions will be in force from 8 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. on October 11 as the Greater Chennai Traffic Police restrict the movement of commercial and heavy vehicles at several locations during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the city.
The restrictions are intended to ensure smooth traffic flow and public safety, according to the traffic police. Motorists, transport operators and members of the public have been asked to plan their journeys and follow the designated diversion routes during the restricted hours.
Vehicles approaching Chennai from Tambaram on GST Road will be diverted at Tiruneermalai Junction towards Kundrathur Road. Vehicles travelling from Pallavaram will be diverted at the International Airport Junction near Hotel Airway towards Tambaram.
Traffic heading from Koyambedu on Jawaharlal Nehru 100 Feet Road towards Kathipara Bridge will be diverted at Ashok Nagar Second Avenue. Those vehicles may proceed towards Koyambedu or K.K. Nagar. Vehicles approaching from Ashok Pillar will be diverted at CIPET Junction towards Guindy Industrial Estate.
On Mount Poonamallee Road, commercial and heavy vehicles will be diverted at Porur Toll Plaza towards Maduravoyal. At Ramapuram Junction, the diversion will be towards Arasamaram Junction. Traffic movement, including MTC bus operations, was affected in Porur on Saturday during a convoy rehearsal ahead of the visit.
Further restrictions will affect roads leading towards Lok Bhavan. Vehicles coming from Old Mahabalipuram Road and Sardar Patel Road will be diverted at Gandhimandapam Junction towards CPT. Vehicles approaching from Gandhimandapam Salai will also be diverted at the same junction towards CPT.
Vehicles travelling from Velachery Main Road towards Sardar Patel Road will be diverted at Guru Nanak Junction towards Velachery. Vehicles coming from Anna Salai towards Lok Bhavan will be diverted at the MC Raja U-turn towards Anna Salai, from where they will be allowed to proceed to their respective destinations.
The routes cover several important entry points and arterial roads linking the airport, GST Road, Porur, OMR, Velachery, Anna Salai and the Lok Bhavan area. The restrictions are scheduled to remain in place until 4.30 p.m. on October 11, after which normal movement will depend on traffic police instructions and prevailing conditions.
The Greater Chennai Traffic Police have urged motorists and transport operators to avoid affected routes where possible, follow police directions and allow additional travel time during the restricted period.
