Chennai, Oct 21:
Traffic diversions will be enforced around the police headquarters on Kamarajar Salai on Wednesday in connection with the Police Commemoration Day parade scheduled at the Martyrs Column in front of the Director General of Police’s office.
The Greater Chennai Traffic Police said the changes would remain in force from 7.30 am to 9 am on October 21. The annual observance honours police personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty. Commuters travelling along Kamarajar Salai and adjoining roads have been advised to plan their journeys accordingly and follow the directions of traffic personnel deployed at key junctions.
Vehicles proceeding from Santhome High Road towards Gandhi Statue will be diverted at Karaneeswarar Koil Street towards Karaneeswarar Pagoda Street, Ambedkar Bridge and Dr Natesan Road. Vehicles coming from Labour Statue towards Gandhi Statue will be diverted at the Labour Statue junction towards Wallajah Road. Traffic from Ice House towards Kamarajar Salai will be diverted at Besant Road junction towards Kannagi junction. No vehicles will be allowed beyond the MRTS-RK Salai junction towards Gandhi Statue during the restrictions.
Metropolitan Transport Corporation buses travelling from Mylapore towards Parrys will be diverted through Royapettah, Music Academy, TTK Road and Anna Salai. Commercial and heavy vehicles will not be permitted on Kamarajar Salai between Napier Bridge and Light House during the specified period. Motorists have been advised to use alternative routes and allow additional travel time, particularly during the morning peak period.