The work commenced on Second Avenue in 2011. Only one-way traffic was allowed on 13th Main Road, the stretch between Second Avenue junction and Anna Nagar Roundtana, and Third Avenue of Shanthi Colony. The city police said, “As the construction work is complete, two-way traffic will be introduced on Anna Nagar Second Avenue, Shanthi Colony, Third Avenue, 13th Main Road, from Anna Nagar Roundtana to Chinthamani from Thursday.”Officials of Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) said they had nearly completed all the procedures for throwing open the roads for two-way traffic. P. Vadivel, a 67-year-old resident of Anna Nagar, said, “We have been waiting for a long time. The last five years have been extremely difficult for anyone trying to enter or leave Anna Nagar.

Source: The Hindu February 02, 2017 01:18 UTC