Chennai: Residents in the neighbourhood will now have to gear up to meet more traffic, thanks to State Express Transport Corporation (SETC).
According to a press release, SETC will run buses from Koyambedu which will pass through 100 Feet Road, Jawaharlal Nehru Salai to other districts from Friday onwards. The decision has been taken owing to popular demand from commuters, it is said.
SETC said except for Premium and Highway Rider buses, which would take the Maduravoyal Bypass Road, other long-distance bus services will be re-routed through Vadapalani, Ashok Pillar, Alandur, Chrompet and Tambaram.
The statement said SETC operated the buses through Maduravoyal Bypass Road owing to Metro Rail construction work in the city.
Traffic snarls were seen on 100 Feet Road due to the ongoing bridge construction opposite Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus in Koyambedu entrance. The work, which began February 2017, is yet to be completed. Now with the SETC deciding to operate buses on this stretch, traffic is set to increase in the coming days.