Traffic Diversions on Arcot Road to Continue for Two Years, Announces GCTP
Posted on: 19/May/2023 1:18:24 PM
Greater Chennai Traffic Police (GCTP) has made an official announcement that the traffic diversions implemented around Arcot Road will be extended for the next two years. The diversions were initially put in place for a week, starting from Saturday, May 6, to facilitate the construction works of Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL). Due to the positive response received during the trial run, the authorities have decided to continue with the diversions.
As part of the ongoing diversions, the outgoing direction on Arcot Road between United India Colony 1st Main Road (Liberty junction) and Dr. Ambedkar Road will remain closed. Vehicles, including MTC buses, coming from Kodambakkam Bridge and intending to proceed towards Dr. Ambedkar Road, will be restricted and diverted via United India Colony 1st Main Road (Liberty Junction), Viswanathapuram Main Road, Rangarajapuram Main Road, and Rathinammal Street to reach their destination.
On the other hand, vehicles coming from Vadapalani along Arcot Road and intending to proceed towards Kodambakkam Bridge will be allowed to ply within a 4-meter width on Arcot Road. The remaining road width will be utilized for CMRL work.
To ensure smooth traffic flow, a one-way system will be implemented at United India Colony 1st Main Road (Liberty Junction) between Arcot Road and Station View Road. Vehicles will be permitted to ply from Arcot Road towards Station View Road but will not be allowed to ply from Station View Road towards Arcot Road.
Additionally, light motor vehicles from Viswanathapuram Main Road intending to proceed towards Arcot Road will be restricted from Station View Road. Instead, they will be redirected to use United India Colony 2nd Cross Street, Circular Road, United India Colony 6th Cross Street, and United India Colony 4th Main Road to reach their destination.
However, light motor vehicles from Main Road intending to proceed towards T. Nagar will continue to ply on Station View Road, Railway Border Road, and Bazulla Flyover as usual.
For light motor vehicles coming from Rathinammal Street and intending to proceed towards Arcot Road, they can follow the route of Dr. Ambedkar Road, Corporation Colony Road, and Palayakaran Street to reach Arcot Road and their destination.
Furthermore, a two-way system will replace the existing one-way traffic at Dr. Ambedkar Road between Arcot Road and 2nd Avenue. Light motor vehicles coming from Rathinammal Street and intending to proceed towards Arcot Road will be directed to use Dr. Ambedkar Road, Corporation Colony Road, and Palayakaran Street to reach their destination.
The implementation of these diversions aims to ensure the smooth progress of CMRL construction work while minimizing inconvenience for commuters. The Greater Chennai Traffic Police urges all motorists to adhere to the new traffic regulations and cooperate during this period.
