GST Road Traffic Congestion Continues for Second Day Near Chengalpattu
Traffic congestion continued for the second consecutive day on GST Road, causing severe inconvenience to motorists and commuters travelling towards Chennai. With schools reopening today after the half-yearly examination holidays, a large number of people from southern districts headed back to the city over the past two days.
As a result, heavy traffic was reported near Singaperumal Koil, close to Chengalpattu. Vehicles were seen lined up for several kilometres from Singaperumal Koil to Thirutheri, leading to slow-moving traffic on the busy GST Road.
The congestion also spilled over onto the Trichy–Chennai National Highway, with cars, buses, and heavy vehicles getting stuck for long durations. Following a similar situation the previous day, yesterday marked the second day of continuous traffic buildup, severely affecting daily commuters, school-bound families, and long-distance travellers.
Motorists and the general public reported significant delays and urged authorities to take temporary traffic management measures, especially during peak travel periods linked to school reopenings and holidays.
