Traffic diversions in Besant Nagar for Velankanni procession

CHENNAI: Chennai police have announced traffic diversions in Besant Nagar area in view of the grand car procession as part of Annai Velankanni Shrine annual Festival today.

As large crowd is expected to visit Besant Nagar, traffic changes will be made from 5 pm to 9 pm, an official release said.

Accordingly, vehicles coming from Thiru–Vi–Ka – bridge, SV Patel Road intending to go to Besant Avenue towards Besant Nagar Bus Terminus will be restricted from Aavin park and the same will be allowed to ply along LB Road to reach their destination.

Vehicles will not be allowed to ply towards Annai Velankanni Church from the Junction of 7th Avenue and MG Road.

MTC buses from ML Park towards Besant Nagar Bus Terminus through Besant Avenue will be restricted and the same will be diverted through LB road, MG Road, Besant Nagar 1st Main Road.

MTC Buses from Besant Nagar Bus Terminus towards Thiruvanmiyur and Adyar Signal will be diverted through Sastri Nagar 1st Avenue and LB Road to reach their destination.