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PM Modi's Coimbatore Rally Triggers Major Traffic Curbs, Airport Restrictions

Elaborate security and traffic arrangements are in place in Coimbatore for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's public rally. The city police have imposed extensive traffic diversions on key roads, including Avinashi Road, from the afternoon through the evening. Coimbatore International Airport will prohibit all vehicle entry for four hours due to VVIP movement, forcing passengers to walk to the terminal. Authorities have urged public cooperation to ensure security and smooth traffic flow during the high-profile campaign event.

Key Points: Traffic, Airport Curbs for PM Modi's Coimbatore Rally

  • Major traffic diversions from 3 PM to 8 PM
  • Airport entry banned for 4 hours
  • Heavy vehicles rerouted via L&T bypass
  • Passengers advised to reach airport early
  • Security for PM's election rally
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Traffic curbs, airport restrictions in place for PM Modi's Coimbatore visit and rally

Heavy traffic diversions and airport entry bans in Coimbatore for PM Narendra Modi's election rally. Plan travel for April 18.

"Entry of all vehicles to the airport will be prohibited from 4 P.M. to 8 P.M. due to the movement of VVIPs - Official Notice"

Coimbatore, April 18

Elaborate security and traffic arrangements have been put in place across the city on Saturday in view of the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is scheduled to address a public rally in Coimbatore today evening as part of the NDA's campaign for the Assembly elections.

According to official sources, the Prime Minister will arrive in Coimbatore in the evening and proceed to the rally venue, where he will address party workers and the public, seeking support for NDA candidates in the upcoming polls.

Senior BJP leaders and alliance representatives are expected to share the stage during the high-profile campaign event.

In anticipation of large crowds and tight security, the city police have imposed traffic diversions from 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. across key arterial roads, particularly along Avinashi Road and surrounding areas.

Heavy vehicles and buses coming from Salem, Erode, and Tiruppur will not be allowed to enter the city via Avinashi Road through the Airport junction (SITRA). These vehicles have been directed to take a diversion at Neelambur and use the L&T bypass, proceeding through Chinthamanipudur junction, Ondipudur, and Singanallur.

Similarly, outbound buses and heavy vehicles must divert at Lakshmi Mills junction, move through Puliakulam to reach Tiruchi Road, and continue via Ramanathapuram, Singanallur, and the L&T bypass.

Light motor vehicles entering from Neelambur should turn right at Thottipalayam junction and proceed via Thottipalayam, Kaikolapalayam, Kalapatti junction, and Vilankurichi.

Vehicles leaving the city via Avinashi Road must take a U-turn at Tidel Park junction and use Kamarajar Road, Singanallur, Ondipudur, and the L&T bypass.

Stringent restrictions have also been imposed at the Coimbatore International Airport. Entry of all vehicles to the airport will be prohibited from 4 P.M. to 8 P.M. due to the movement of VVIPs, including the Prime Minister, the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, and the Union Home Minister.

Private vehicles and taxis will not be allowed up to the terminal entrance during this period.

Passengers with flights scheduled between 4 P.M. and 8 P.M. have been advised to reach the airport before 4 P.M.

Those arriving later must get down at the Airport junction and walk to the terminal. Parking of taxis and other vehicles inside the airport premises has also been banned on Saturday.

Police have urged residents to plan travel accordingly and cooperate with authorities to ensure smooth traffic flow and security during the Prime Minister's visit.

- IANS

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Priya S
My flight is at 6 PM! 😫 Now I have to reach before 4 and wait for hours, or walk with my luggage from the junction. This is so disruptive for common people. I understand security is important, but can't they manage it without shutting down airport access completely?
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Suresh O
It's good to see the PM campaigning in Tamil Nadu. Hope his rally brings a positive message for development. The traffic restrictions are a small price to pay for hearing our national leader. Jai Hind!
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Ananya R
As a Coimbatore resident, I appreciate the police putting out such a detailed plan. The L&T bypass route suggestion for heavy vehicles is sensible. Let's all cooperate and avoid Avinashi Road today. The chaos usually happens when people don't follow the rules.
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Michael C
Visiting from Canada and staying near the airport. This level of security protocol is fascinating to see. It's quite an operation. Hope the rally goes smoothly and safely for everyone involved.
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Karthik V
While I respect the PM's position, these visits always paralyze the city. Small businesses on these arterial roads suffer for an entire day. The economic cost is never calculated. There must be a better way to manage security without this much disruption.

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