{
  "id": 13684000,
  "title": "Chennai Traffic Diversions On October 11 For PM Modi's Visit, Heavy Vehicles Restricted Till 4.30 PM; Check Routes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/chennai-traffic-diversions-on-october-11-for-pm-modis-visit-heavy",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T08:15:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/chennai-traffic-diversions-on-october-11-for-pm-modis-visit-heavy-vehicles-restricted-till-430-pm-check-routes"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chennai will be experiencing traffic diversions on October 11 in preparation for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, according to the Greater Chennai Traffic Police. Commercial and heavy vehicles will be redirected at various key junctions throughout the city until 4:30 p.m. Authorities have advised motorists and transport operators to check the designated diversion routes and plan their journeys accordingly to avoid any inconvenience during the restrictions.\n\nVehicles approaching from Tambaram will be redirected at Tiruneermalai Junction towards Kundrathur Road, while those coming from Pallavaram will be guided at the International Airport Junction to Tambaram. Commercial and heavy vehicles traveling along Jawaharlal Nehru 100 Feet Road towards Kathipara Bridge will be diverted at Ashok Nagar Second Avenue, leading them towards Koyambedu or KK Nagar. Vehicles originating from Ashok Pillar will be rerouted at CIPET Junction towards the Guindy Industrial Estate.\n\nFor those traveling along Mount Poonamallee Road, diversions will occur at Porur Toll Plaza, directing traffic towards Maduravoyal, as well as at Ramapuram Junction, where vehicles will be guided towards Arasamaram Junction. The advisory also mentions diversions near Sardar Patel Road, with vehicles approaching from Old Mahabalipuram Road and Sardar Patel Road being directed at Gandhimandapam Junction towards CPT.\n\nMotorists and transport operators are urged to cooperate with the traffic police to ensure smooth traffic flow and maintain public safety throughout the diversion period. The restrictions apply to commercial and heavy vehicles traveling within the specified hours, and operators have been asked to factor these arrangements into their travel plans.",
  "summary": "Chennai, Oct 11: Commercial and heavy vehicles will be diverted at several key junctions across Chennai till 4.30 p.m. on Sunday in view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit, the Greater Chennai Traffic Police said. The arrangements are intended to ensure smooth traffic movement and public safety during the visit. Transport operators and motorists have been advised to check the diversion…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}