As per Greater Chennai Traffic Police, traffic changes have been implemented in Chennai on Saturday (10 October) in connection with the “Voice of Students” event, which is scheduled to take place from 1700 to 2000 hours (local time) at Island Grounds.
The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, is scheduled to participate in the event. The traffic arrangements have been introduced to facilitate public movement and minimise congestion around the venue and adjoining roads.
• Diversions for commercial vehicles:
– NRT Bridge top: Commercial vehicles travelling from Royapuram towards Adyar via Rajaji Salai and Kamarajar Salai may be diverted at NRT Bridge top towards Mint Bridge via Old Jail Road to reach their destinations.
– LB Road Junction: Commercial vehicles approaching from Tiruvanmiyur and Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR) are to be diverted at the LB Road and CPT Junction towards Anna Salai via Gandhi Mandapam to reach their destinations.
– Periyar Statue: Commercial vehicles travelling from Anna Salai towards Parrys Corner are to be diverted at Periyar Statue on Anna Salai towards Egmore via Kabalamoorthy Salai.
– Muthusamy Point: Commercial vehicles travelling from the commercial areas in and around Parrys Corner towards Anna Salai and Kamarajar Salai are to be diverted at Muthusamy Point towards E.V.R. Salai. Commercial vehicles approaching from Wall Tax Road and E.V.R. Salai are not to be allowed towards Kamarajar Salai and are to take a U-turn at Muthusamy Point before proceeding towards Gandhi-Irwin Road via E.V.R. Salai.
• Diversions for public vehicles, if necessary:
– RBI Subway North: If required, all vehicles travelling from Parrys Corner may be diverted at RBI Subway North towards North Fort Side Road.
– Muthusamy Point: If required, all vehicles travelling from E.V.R. Salai may be diverted towards R.A. Mandram, while vehicles travelling from Muthusamy Salai may be diverted towards E.V.R. Salai.
– Adams Road Junction: If required, all vehicles travelling along Kamarajar Salai may be diverted at Adams Road Junction towards Sivananda Salai.
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