Metro Rail Machine Breakdown Near Teresa Church Triggers Major Traffic Snarl in Nungambakkam
A machine involved in the Chennai Metro Rail construction project breaks down near Teresa Church in Nungambakkam, causing heavy traffic congestion in the area today. The incident significantly disrupts vehicular movement on the key stretch between Uttamar Gandhi Salai and Anna Salai.
The broken-down equipment blocks a portion of the road, forcing vehicles to crawl slowly for several kilometers during peak hours. Commuters experience long delays, with traffic moving at a snail’s pace.
Traffic police personnel rush to the spot and manage the flow, but the congestion continues for hours. The Chennai Traffic Police issue an advisory urging motorists to use alternative routes until the obstruction is cleared.
Officials from Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) are currently working on-site to fix or remove the faulty machine. They assure the public that efforts are underway to resolve the issue quickly and restore normal traffic flow.
Motorists are advised to stay tuned to official updates and plan their travel accordingly.
