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Traffic Diversions in Chennai for PM Modi's Tamil Nadu Rally on Jan 23

Extensive traffic diversions have been announced on the Chennai-Tiruchi National Highway and surrounding routes for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Tamil Nadu on January 23. The restrictions are part of security arrangements for his participation in a major NDA election campaign rally at Madurantakam. Heavy vehicles are barred from the GST Road between Chennai and Tindivanam from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with multiple alternative routes provided. The police have urged motorists to plan travel, follow signage, and cooperate with personnel to ensure smooth traffic flow during the visit.

Key Points: Chennai Traffic Diversions for PM Modi's Madurantakam Rally

  • Major traffic diversions on GST Road
  • Restrictions for heavy & light vehicles
  • PM Modi's NDA campaign rally
  • Security for high-profile visit
  • Alternative routes via ECR & inland roads
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TN: Traffic diversions announced for PM Modi's Madurantakam rally

Traffic diversions announced on Chennai-Tiruchi NH for PM Narendra Modi's NDA rally in Madurantakam on Jan 23. Plan your travel.

"heavy vehicles will be barred from using the GST Road... from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. - Chengalpattu Police Advisory"

Chennai, Jan 22

Extensive traffic diversions have been announced on the Chennai-Tiruchi National Highway and surrounding routes in view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Tamil Nadu on January 23.

The Chengalpattu district police said the restrictions are being imposed as part of security arrangements for the Prime Minister's participation in the National Democratic Alliance's election campaign rally at Madurantakam on January 23.

According to the police advisory, heavy vehicles will be barred from using the GST Road between Chennai and Tindivanam from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday.

The rally, to be held along the Chennai-Tindivanam stretch of the highway, is the NDA's first major public meeting ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections and is expected to draw large crowds and volunteers from across the State.

The Prime Minister will address the rally and deliver a special election speech. Leaders from NDA constituent parties, including the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, Bharatiya Janata Party, Pattali Makkal Katchi, Tamil Maanila Congress, and the Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam, are expected to attend the meeting.

For heavy vehicles travelling from Chennai to Tindivanam, the police have advised diversion via Vandalur-Kelambakkam-Mamallapuram and the East Coast Road (ECR), rejoining the GST Road at Marakkanam. Alternative inland routes through Vandalur, Padappai, Oragadam, Walajabad, Kancheepuram, Vandavasi, Tiruvannamalai and Villupuram have also been notified.

Vehicles travelling from Tiruchi and Salem towards Chennai have been asked to use diversion corridors via Ulundurpet, Tiruvannamalai, Vandavasi and Kancheepuram.

Government buses and light motor vehicles will face diversions between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Friday. Traffic from Chennai towards Tindivanam and Villupuram will be routed either through ECR-based roads or inland routes via Kancheepuram and Vandavasi.

Vehicles heading to Chennai from Villupuram and Tindivanam have been directed to use Marakkanam-ECR or designated bypass routes.

The police have urged motorists to plan their travel, follow traffic signage, and cooperate with personnel on duty to ensure smooth traffic flow during the Prime Minister's visit and the high-profile public meeting.

- IANS

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Priya S
As a Chennai resident, I have to travel to Villupuram tomorrow. This advisory is a lifesaver! 🙏 Planning to leave very early now. It's a hassle, but understandable for such a high-profile event.
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Siddharth J
The NDA rally with AIADMK, BJP, PMK all together... interesting coalition for TN elections. The traffic disruptions are a small price for political engagement, I guess. Hope the speech addresses local issues.
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Arjun K
Respectfully, while security is important, these blanket restrictions from 7 AM to 7 PM seem excessive. It affects the entire day's economic activity on a crucial national highway. Couldn't the window be shorter?
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Meera T
My brother is a volunteer going from Coimbatore. The excitement is real! 🚩 But please, all you motorists, follow the police instructions. Their job is tough enough managing such a big crowd.
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David E
Visiting from the US and was planning a drive to Mamallapuram tomorrow. Thanks for the heads-up! Will take the suggested routes. It's impressive to see the level of detail in the traffic management plan.

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