Chennai Traffic Diversion in Adambakkam for 5 Days from November 11

Traffic diversions have been announced in Adambakkam, Chennai, for five days starting November 11 to facilitate underground sewage pipeline replacement work. The Chennai Traffic Police has advised motorists and public transport operators to use alternative routes to avoid traffic congestion in the affected area.

According to a statement issued by the South District of the Greater Chennai Traffic Police, the traffic changes are being implemented due to damage to the underground main sewage pipeline near the Masthan Gori Street–Dr Ambedkar Statue Junction.

The Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (CMWSSB) will undertake the repair and replacement work by excavating the middle of the road and connecting a new sewage pipeline.

Chennai Traffic Diversion in Adambakkam: November 11 to 15

The traffic restrictions will remain in effect for five days, from November 11 to November 15, to ensure the smooth execution of the sewage pipeline replacement work.

1. Traffic Diversion from Kakkkan Nagar to St Thomas Mount Railway Station

All vehicles, including government buses, travelling from Kakkkan Nagar Main Road towards Officers Colony Main Road and Masthan Gori Road Junction to reach St Thomas Mount Railway Station will not be permitted to use the existing route.

Instead, motorists can take the following alternative route:

Kakkan Nagar Main Road → Eri Karai Road → Brindavan Nagar Main Road → Balaji Nagar Main Road → MRTS Road → Left Turn

2. Traffic Diversion from St Thomas Mount Railway Station to NGO Colony

Vehicles travelling from St Thomas Mount Railway Station towards NGO Colony must follow the alternative route.

Medavakkam Main Road → MRTS Road → Left Turn → MRTS Road → Balaji Nagar Main Road → Brindavan Nagar Main Road → Eri Karai Road → Kakkan Nagar Main Road

Motorists can continue towards their respective destinations using this alternative route.

Reason for Traffic Diversion in Adambakkam

The underground main sewage pipeline beneath the road near the Masthan Gori Street–Dr Ambedkar Statue Junction has been damaged.

To replace the damaged pipeline, the Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board will excavate the road and install a new sewage pipeline connection.

The traffic diversions have been introduced to facilitate the repair work and minimise inconvenience to road users.

Advisory for Motorists

The Chennai Traffic Police has requested motorists, government bus operators and members of the public to cooperate with the temporary traffic arrangements.

Commuters travelling through Adambakkam, Kakkkan n Nagar, Officers Colony and St Thomas Mount Railway Station are advised to plan their journeys in advance and follow the alternative routes during the five-day restriction period.