Recent road repairs at Chennai's Sholinganallur junction fail amid ongoing Metro construction

Commuters in Chennai are facing severe difficulties as road repairs at the Sholinganallur junction have failed, leaving the stretch riddled with <b>potholes and loose gravel</b>. Portions of the Rajiv Gandhi Salai and Medavakkam-Sholinganallur Road, which were re-laid in February, have already started coming apart, causing significant traffic congestion and safety hazards for motorists and pedestrians alike. Residents report that the road surface has deteriorated rapidly, with loose blue metal stones posing risks to passing vehicles. The situation is particularly challenging during peak school hours, as the damaged service lanes and uneven patches force drivers to slow down significantly, disrupting the overall traffic flow. Local activists and residents claim that the road height was increased without proper <b>rainwater drainage studies</b>, leading to waterlogging concerns.