Chennai Traffic Advisory: Motorists in the city will face major traffic changes as work begins on a new 3.2-kilometre elevated flyover on Anna Salai (Mount Road). The Chennai Traffic Police confirmed that temporary diversions will come into effect near Teynampet from this weekend to facilitate construction.

Chennai Traffic Advisory: Anna Salai Diversions

- According to officials, vehicles coming from Saidapet towards the Anna flyover will be diverted at the Anna Salai–Eldams Road junction. They must take Thyagaraya Road, proceed via MaPoSi junction, turn right onto North Boag Road, and continue through Vijayaraghava Road before re-joining Anna Salai.

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- For those travelling from Anna Salai towards T Nagar, a right turn will be allowed at the Eldams Road junction onto Thyagaraya Road. Similarly, vehicles from T Nagar heading to Anna Salai should turn left at the MaPoSi junction and proceed through Vijayaraghava Road to reach their destination.

- Restrictions will also apply to South Boag Road. Vehicles from this stretch cannot take a right at MaPoSi junction and must continue straight to North Boag Road, then use Vijayaraghava Road to access Anna Salai. Additionally, vehicles from Anna flyover will not be permitted to turn right onto Vijayaraghava Road.

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- The State Highways Department and Chennai Traffic Police have appealed to motorists to follow the diversions, obey signboards, and plan their travel in advance. Drivers are advised to allow extra time for their commute during the construction period. For queries, motorists can contact the Chennai Traffic Police control room.

Officials stated that the diversions are temporary and necessary to ensure smooth progress of the flyover project.