To ease traffic congestion near Marina Beach during the summer holidays, Chennai Traffic Police has announced changes in routes around the area between 5 pm and 8 pm that are with effect from Sunday evening.
All vehicles (including MTC buses) coming towards the Beach from the North (War Memorial) will be allowed as usual. However, those going towards the North will be diverted at Kannagi Statue. They will need to reach their destinations through Bharathi Salai, Bells Road, Wallajah Road and then Kamarajar Salai.
The stretch on Wallajah Road from Bells Road towards the Labour Statue will be made a one way, with the entry from Bells Road. Similarly, the stretch towards Bells Road from Kannagi Statue is a one way with the entry from the Statue.