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Chennai: Chennai is gearing up for the much-anticipated Air Show 2024, set to take place at Marina Beach on October 6, 2024. With a large crowd expected to attend the event, the Greater Chennai Traffic Police (GCTP) has announced special traffic and parking arrangements to ensure smooth movement and avoid congestion in the city.
Traffic Modifications for Air Show 2024
To manage the high volume of spectators and vehicles, the following traffic modifications will be in place:
Kamarajar Salai Access
Only vehicles with valid passes will be allowed between Gandhi Statue and War Memorial on Kamarajar Salai. Motorists without passes are advised to use Walajah Salai for better parking options, avoiding R.K. Salai.
Alternative Routes for Thiruvanmiyur to Parrys Traffic
Vehicles heading from Thiruvanmiyur to Parrys via Kamarajar Salai will be restricted. They are advised to use Sardar Patel Road → Gandhi Mandapam Road → Anna Salai as an alternative route. Similarly, vehicles travelling from Parrys to Thiruvanmiyur will be diverted via Anna Salai → Teynampet → Gandhi Mandapam.
MTC Bus Diversions
Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) buses from Anna Statue will be rerouted through Walajah Road → Triplicane High Road → Ice House Junction → Dr. Natesan Road → R.K. Salai and other areas to reach their destinations.
Vehicle Diversions from Greenways Point
Vehicles from Greenways point will be diverted towards Mandaiveli → RA Puram 2nd Main Road → TTK Salai → R.K. Salai → Anna Salai.
Commercial Vehicle Restrictions
From 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, commercial vehicles will be restricted on key roads, including Kamarajar Salai, Anna Salai, Santhome High Road, R.K. Salai, Cathedral Road, and Walajah Road.
Parking Arrangements
Special parking locations have been designated for spectators:
1. Kamarajar Salai
- Foreshore road VIP & VVIP car parking
- Presidency College
- Swamy Sivananda Salai
- Lady wellington College (Blue colour pass only)
2. Santhome Road
- Deaf & Dumb CSI School
- St. Bedes Higher Secondary School
- St. Santhome School
- St. Bedes Ground
- Cathedral Primary School
- Community Hall in Santhome
- Loop Road
3. R.K. Salai
- MRTS Light House Road
- NKT School
- Queen Mary’s College (Press and Police Vehicles)
- St. Ebbas School
4. Wallajah Road
- Kalaivanar Arangam
- Omandurar Medical Ground (Press Club Road Entry)
- Victoria Hostel Ground
5. Anna Salai
- Island Ground
- PWD Ground (Opposite Secretariat)
- From Munroe Statue to Pallavan Salai Junction
- MRTS Chintadripet
All parking lots will be closed by 9:30 AM, so visitors are advised to arrive early if travelling by private vehicle.
🚦 Traffic & Parking Alert for Air Show 2024 🚦📅 Date: 06.10.2024 📍 Location: Marina BeachPlan ahead & arrive early for a smooth experience.Enjoy the spectacular aerial displays safely! ✈️✨ #ChennaiAirShow#GreaterChennaiPolicepic.twitter.com/ZDoeJ0nKoH
— Greater Chennai Traffic Police (@ChennaiTraffic) October 4, 2024
Public Transport Encouraged
Given the expected heavy turnout, the GCTP urges the public to use MTC buses, Metro trains, and MRTS trains for hassle-free travel. MTC will provide special feeder services from metro stations along Anna Salai to nearby locations such as TV Station (Sivanandha Salai), Walajah Road, and R.K. Salai (up to VM Street Junction).
Motorists are requested to cooperate with the authorities and follow the prescribed routes for a smooth experience on the day of the event.
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Chennai Air Show: Timings and Venue
- The Chennai Air Show will be held at Marina Beach, Tamil Nadu.
- Celebration Date: 6th October 2024
- Rehearsal Date: 5th October 2024
- Timings: 11 AM to 1 PM