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Arcot Road Commuters Face Persistent Gridlock

nungambakkamtimes.com, 8 September 2026
Arcot Road Commuters Face Persistent Gridlock

Multiple ongoing projects and unregulated parking contribute to severe congestion between Porur and Vadapalani.

Motorists and local residents navigating Chennai’s Arcot Road are reporting increasingly severe traffic congestion, particularly along the stretch connecting Porur junction to Vadapalani Metro station. The worsening conditions are attributed to a confluence of factors, including ongoing metro rail construction, concurrent drainage infrastructure work, and widespread issues of illegal parking.

Concerns have been raised regarding the apparent lack of effective traffic management in the affected areas. Drivers frequently encounter bottlenecks and extended delays, transforming daily commutes into a challenging experience. The combination of heavy machinery, excavated roads for drainage projects, and vehicles parked improperly along the thoroughfare significantly narrows the available road space, exacerbating the flow of traffic.

Local commuters and residents are urging authorities to implement more robust traffic regulation measures to alleviate the current difficulties and ensure smoother passage for vehicles and pedestrians alike.

Tags: chennai traffic, arcot road, traffic congestion, metro construction, illegal parking, vadapalani, porur

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