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Chennai, Nov 17 (IANS) Coimbatore will see widespread traffic changes and stringent security measures on November 19 as Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in the city to inaugurate the South India Natural Farming Summit at the Codissia trade fair complex.
The city police and airport authorities have issued detailed advisories to ensure smooth traffic flow and increased security during the high-profile visit.
According to a press release from Coimbatore City Police, traffic will be diverted on the busy Avinashi Road between 12 noon and 4 pm on Wednesday, November 19. Heavy vehicles coming from Tiruppur, Erode and Salem will not be allowed to enter the main city through Avinashi Road. Instead, they have to proceed along the Salem-Cochin Highway to reach Ondipudur and Singanallur before reaching Avinashi Road.
Similarly, heavy vehicles coming from within the city will have to take a U-turn at Lakshmi Mills and use the Ramanathapuram-Singanallur-Ondipudur route to join the Salem-Cochin Highway and head towards Nilambur. The objective of this measure is to reduce congestion on the route leading to the venue of the Prime Minister’s event.
There will also be changes in the movement of light vehicles. Vehicles heading towards the city from Nilambur will have to take a right turn at Thottipalayam Pirivu, proceed towards Kalapatti Junction, and head towards Vilankurichi to enter Coimbatore. Those traveling towards Nilambur from the city will have to take a U-turn at Tidale Park Junction and take Kamarajar Road to reach Singanallur.
Additionally, the GD Naidu flyover will remain closed between 12 noon and 3 pm on November 19 to facilitate VIP movement. There will be a ban on trucks entering the city between 8 am to 8 pm on the same day.
Security has also been increased at Coimbatore International Airport. Authorities have restricted the entry of private vehicles and call taxis into the airport premises between 12 noon and 3 am on November 19.
Passengers traveling on 18th and 19th November are advised to avoid parking their vehicles due to limited space. However, pick-up and drop-off will be allowed within three minutes.
Parking in front of the terminal and at the Y-junction will be restricted from 6 am on November 18 to 5 am on November 20. Any unauthorized vehicle found in restricted areas will be removed and fined.
Police and airport officials have urged the public and passengers to cooperate with the temporary measures, citing security requirements for the Prime Minister’s visit.
–IANS
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