Extensive traffic diversions are set for the Chennai-Tiruchi National Highway and nearby roads due to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Tamil Nadu on January 23. The Chengalpattu district police stated that these measures are part of the security plan for the Prime Minister’s involvement in the National Democratic Alliance’s election rally at Madurantakam. Heavy vehicles will not be allowed on the GST Road between Chennai and Tindivanam from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday.
The rally, scheduled along the Chennai-Tindivanam highway, marks the NDA’s primary public gathering before the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections and is anticipated to attract a large audience and volunteers from across the state. During the event, the Prime Minister will speak and deliver a special election address. Leaders from NDA constituent parties, such as 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 be present.
For heavy vehicles traveling from Chennai to Tindivanam, diversions have been suggested through Vandalur-Kelambakkam-Mamallapuram and the East Coast Road (ECR), rejoining the GST Road at Marakkanam. Alternative inland routes via Vandalur, Padappai, Oragadam, Walajabad, Kancheepuram, Vandavasi, Tiruvannamalai, and Villupuram have also been outlined. Vehicles coming from Tiruchi and Salem towards Chennai are advised to take diversion corridors via Ulundurpet, Tiruvannamalai, Vandavasi, and Kancheepuram.
Government buses and light motor vehicles will be diverted between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Friday. Traffic from Chennai to Tindivanam and Villupuram will be redirected either through ECR-based roads or inland routes via Kancheepuram and Vandavasi. Vehicles bound for Chennai from Villupuram and Tindivanam are instructed to use Marakkanam-ECR or designated bypass routes. Motorists are encouraged by the police to plan their travel, adhere to traffic signs, and cooperate with authorities to ensure smooth traffic flow during the Prime Minister’s visit and the significant public gathering.
