Traffic diversions due to Chennai Metro Rail construction work on L.B. Road
Chennai Traffic Police have announced significant traffic diversions on L.B. Road starting June 27, 2026, to facilitate underground Chennai Metro Rail construction. Several road stretches will be converted to one-way or two-way traffic to manage the flow of vehicles.
Why it matters
Infrastructure development often necessitates major urban planning adjustments that impact daily commutes for city residents.
Due to Chennai Metro Rail’s underground construction work on Lattice Bridge (L.B.) Road, the stretch from the Indian Oil Petrol Bunk Junction to the L.B. Road-M.G. Road Junction will be completely closed to traffic, the Greater Chennai City Traffic Police has said.
The article is a purely informational public service announcement regarding traffic regulations.
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