Traffic Disruption on GST Road as Schools Reopen After Mid-Term Break
Traffic came to a grinding halt on GST Road on Monday morning as schools across Chennai reopened after the mid-term exam break. The congestion was most severe in areas like Tambaram, Pallavaram, Chromepet, Perungalathur, Vandalur, Urapakkam, Guduvanchery, and Singaperumal Koil, where vehicles crawled along at a snail`s pace.
Initially, schools were set to reopen on October 3, but teachers had requested an extension to the mid-term holiday. The extension was granted to provide educators with additional time to evaluate answer sheets and prepare examination results. As a result, schools resumed today, leading to the surge in traffic during morning hours as parents and students returned to their routines.
Authorities have advised motorists to plan their routes carefully as delays are expected in the coming days due to increased traffic with schools back in session.
