Tamil NaduWednesday, 7 October 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
Chennai Metro tunnel work triggers 3-month traffic diversion on TTK Road
From October 8, 2026, traffic on TTK Road and Sriram Nagar North in Chennai will be regulated for 3 months due to Metro tunnel work.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In Chennai, traffic on TTK Road and Sriram Nagar North will be regulated for 3 months from October 8, 2026, to facilitate Chennai Metro Rail tunnel work.
Key specifics
- The traffic change starts on October 8, 2026 and will continue for 3 months.
- Vehicles from Adyar Gate Hotel and Abhiramapuram 4th Street towards Sriram Nagar North will face restrictions on TTK Road.
- Alternative route for that stretch is TTK Road 1st Cross Street.
- Vehicles from Sriram Nagar North towards TTK Road will also be restricted and diverted via North Street and TTK Road 1st Cross Street.
- The advisory was issued by Chennai traffic police on October 7, 2026.
Exam lens
Question type: Tamil Nadu current affairs, transport and urban infrastructure, route diversion. Key facts: Chennai Metro Rail, TTK Road, Sriram Nagar North, October 8, 2026, 3 months, Adyar Gate Hotel, Abhiramapuram 4th Street. TNPSC may ask the reason for diversion and the alternate routes.