Chennai: A multi-tier security blanket has been put in place in Chennai in view of the country’s 75th Independence Day.
For the first time, Chief Minister M K Stalin will hoist the National Flag at the State Secretariat.
Due to Covid-19, public and students are asked to stay away from the I-Day event. In view of the Independence Day celebrations to be held on Sunday at St George Fort, the city traffic police have announced traffic diversions on Kamarajar Salai and other adjoining areas from 6 am.
Inviteesā vehicles coming before 8.30 am with red and purple passes should take Rajaji Salai and drop the invitees at Secretariat In gate and will be allowed to be parked inside the Secretariat. After 8.30 am, vehicles with red and purple passes will take the route via Labour Statue, Wallajah Road, Anna Statue, Anna Salai, Wallajah Point and enter St. George Fort.
The Public Works Department has erected a pillar at the junction of Sivananda Salai and Kamarajar Salai to commemorate the 75th Independence Day.