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Cauvery bridge reopening set to ease Tiruchi-Chennai traffic woes
Authorities in Tiruchirappalli have set October 15 as the target date to reopen a major Cauvery crossing on the city bypass. The closure of one of two bridges has created significant traffic congestion across multiple areas, particularly in Srirangam.
LSN India ·
Traffic management officials in Tiruchirappalli are racing to complete repair work on a critical Cauvery bridge spanning the city bypass ahead of an October 15 reopening deadline. The bridge closure has forced commuters to rely on alternative routes, creating bottlenecks and delays across the city's transport network.
Srirangam, one of the city's major localities, has been particularly affected by the congestion. With commercial and residential traffic funneled through a single operational bridge, peak hours have seen extended travel times and gridlock conditions across multiple arterial roads.
The repairs are part of essential maintenance work required to ensure structural safety and longevity of the crossing. Officials have emphasized the importance of completing the work within the set timeframe to restore normal traffic flow and reduce the strain on alternative routes.
Once operational, the reopening of the second bridge is expected to distribute traffic more evenly across both crossings and provide relief to residents and businesses dependent on reliable connectivity between Tiruchirappalli and Chennai via the bypass corridor.