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Chennai Republic Day Rehearsals Trigger 4-Day Traffic Plan & Diversions

The Greater Chennai Traffic Police has announced a four-day traffic restriction plan for Republic Day rehearsals and the main event on January 26. Kamarajar Salai will be completely closed from 6 a.m. from the Gandhi Statue to the War Memorial on rehearsal days and Republic Day. Extensive diversions are in place for vehicles from Adyar, Mylapore, and Parrys Corner, with the Anna Square Bus Terminus temporarily relocated. Motorists are strongly advised to plan their travel accordingly and follow instructions from traffic personnel during this period.

Key Points: Chennai Republic Day Traffic Restrictions: Routes, Diversions, Closures

  • Kamarajar Salai closed from Gandhi Statue to War Memorial
  • Rehearsals on Jan 19, 21, 23 & main event Jan 26
  • Anna Square bus terminus shifted to Chintadripet
  • Plan travel in advance, cooperate with police
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Republic Day rehearsals: Traffic restrictions in place in Chennai from tomorrow

Full traffic plan for Chennai's Republic Day rehearsals on Jan 19, 21, 23 & 26. Key road closures on Kamarajar Salai and major diversion routes detailed.

"Kamarajar Salai will remain closed to all vehicular traffic from 6 a.m. onwards on rehearsal days - Greater Chennai Traffic Police"

Chennai, Jan 18

The Greater Chennai Traffic Police has announced extensive traffic diversions and road closures in connection with Republic Day celebrations scheduled for January 26.

As part of the preparations, full-dress rehearsals will be held on January 19, 21 and 23, resulting in traffic restrictions for four days, including Republic Day. According to the Greater Chennai Traffic Police, Kamarajar Salai will remain closed to all vehicular traffic from 6 a.m. onwards on rehearsal days and on January 26.

The restricted stretch extends from the Gandhi Statue to the War Memorial and will remain closed until the completion of rehearsals or the main function, tentatively till 9.30 a.m. Commercial vehicles coming from Adyar and proceeding towards Parrys Corner via Kamarajar Salai will be diverted at Greenways Point.

They will be routed through R.K. Mutt Road, Thiruvenkadam Street, Devanathan Street, St. Mary's Road, Venkatesa Agragaram Road, Dr. Ranga Road, East Abiramapuram First Road, Ramachandra Rao Road, Luz Avenue-Amirthanjan Junction, P.S. Sivasamy Salai, Nilgiris Point, Music Academy, TTK Road, Gowdia Mutt Road, Royapettah High Road, Government Royapettah Hospital (GRH), Tower Clock, GP Road and Anna Salai to reach Broadway.

All other vehicles, including MTC buses from Adyar heading towards Parrys Corner, will be diverted at the Gandhi Statue towards R.K. Salai, Nilgiris Point, Music Academy, TTK Road, Gowdia Mutt Road, Royapettah High Road, GRH, Tower Clock, GP Road and Anna Salai.

Vehicles coming from Mylapore and Dr. Radhakrishnan Road at Royapettah I Point will face compulsory left turns for MTC buses towards Nilgiris Point, Music Academy and TTK Road. Other vehicles may take left or right turns to reach their destinations.

Further restrictions include complete closure beyond Dr. Natesan Road-Avvai Shanmugam Salai Junction, Dr. Besant Road-Dr. Kamarajar Salai Junction, Bharathi Salai-Bells Road Junction and Wallajah Road-Bells Road Junction, with vehicles diverted via Ice House Junction or Bells Road, as applicable.

The Anna Square Bus Terminus will be temporarily shifted to Chintadripet Railway Station. Vehicles from Parrys Corner towards Adyar will be diverted at RBI Subway (North) through Raja Annamalai Mandram, Anna Salai and Royapettah routes.

Flag Staff House Road towards War Memorial will be completely restricted. Motorists are advised to plan their travel in advance and cooperate with traffic personnel during the restriction period.

- IANS

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Shreya B
It's for our national celebration, so a little inconvenience is worth it. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳 Let's all plan ahead and cooperate. The parade is a matter of pride.
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David E
Visiting Chennai for work and staying near Adyar. This is very helpful information to have in advance. Thank you for the detailed update. Will adjust my schedule accordingly.
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Karthik V
The shift of Anna Square bus terminus to Chintadripet is a major change. Hope MTC puts up clear signage, otherwise there will be total confusion for daily passengers. Authorities need to ensure smooth implementation.
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Priya S
My child's school is on one of the diverted routes. This notice helps a lot. Will leave home early on those days. It's a small price to pay for celebrating our Republic Day.
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Aman W
While the intention is good, the communication could be better. A simple graphic or map shared on social media by Chennai Traffic Police would reach more people than just a press article. Just a suggestion.

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