The vehicles coming from Anna Salai and intending to proceed towards Parrys Corner and Kamarajar Salai via Flag Staff Road may take route via Muthusamy Bridge, Muthusamy Road, R.A. Mandram, Muthusamy Road, Muthusamy Bridge, Anna Salai and Wallajah Road to reach Kamarajar Salai. Vehicles coming on Rajaji Salai and proceeding towards Kamarajar Salai via Secretariat may take the route via Parrys Corner, NFS Road, R.A. Mandram and NFS Road to reach Parrys Corner. Vehicles coming on Kamarajar Salai and proceeding towards Parry's Corner via Rajaji Salai may take the route via Wallajah Salai, Anna Salai, Muthusamy Bridge, Muthusamy Road, R.A. The stretch of Kamarajar Salai from Labour Statue up to RBI Subway North on Rajaji Salai and Flag Staff Road will be closed forall the vehicular traffic other than the vehicles with car passes. The modifications in the movement of traffic will be given effect from 6 am and go on until the function is over.
The Greater Chennai Police has announced traffic diversions in parts of Chennai today. Ahead of the 75 Independence Day celebrations, the Ripon Building, Chennai airport, Egmore station were lit up in Tricolour. In order to control the traffic, more than 3,000 police officers and guards have been deployed to provide security for the Independence Day celebrations. The Greater Chennai city traffic police has announced traffic diversions on Kamarajar Salai and other adjoining areas from 6 am. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin hoisted the national flag for the first time at around 9 am.
The 75th Independence Day celebrations took place at the Fort St. Gandhian ideals are the “greatest weapon” to give direction to the country which is facing challenges related to caste, religion and creed and this should be instilled in the minds of the youth, Stalin said during his speech.