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Yes it was great to enter states multiple times. Infact on my return trip, i entered into Tiruthanni town and then asked the locals how to go to Nagari and Chittoor. One of them suggested me to go via Sholinghur and then to Chittoor. He also said roads were good and that going via Nagari was roundabout route. I was in 2 minds whether to go via Sholinghur or via Nagari. Finally i decided to go via Nagari. ![]() | |
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Thirumazhisai-Koyambedu-T.Nagar would be more slow moving. | ||
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| ![]() I left Nanganallur at 3 PM and went via Poonamallee,Tiruvallur,Thiruthanni, Nagari,Pallipettu and Chittoor to Bangalore. By the time i reached Chittoor it was close to 7:00 PM. This includes 30 min break for tiffin and i entered Poonamallee rather than taking the by pass. I would have lost about 5-10 min because of this. |
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| ![]() Folks I forgot to mention one more point. During my visit to Mahabalipuram, i observed the 4 laning of ECR was in full swing. I think this is the best solution to counter the no. of accidents on that stretch. |
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Team-BHP Support ![]() ![]() | ![]() Is that only till Mahabalipuram? Or is it planned all the way till Pondicherry? |
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| ![]() What is the fastest route from Egmore to Chengalpet for a 10am start? |
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Team-BHP Support ![]() ![]() | ![]() Folks heading on NH7, please take care. Hosur/Krishnagiri has received quite some rains in the last days. Many places on the highway around Hosur are waterlogged. Especially if you are speeding through, you may suddenly get hit by these waterlogged areas (Esp early morning times when you may see it coming). |
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BHPian Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Bangalore
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| ![]() Me with family are coming back to Bangalore after a short vacation tomorrow - 18/04/2015 Saturday. Have concerns about entering Karnataka tomorrow since there is a Bandh call related to Mekedattu Dam issue. But will enter only at or post 7pm. I guess it is safe post 6pm. Does any one disagree? |
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Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bangalore
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| ![]() Drove back from Chennai last night and didnt come across any rain until I entered elevated expressway in Hosur, then came the downpour but didnt trouble me as I had already reached. However on my drive to Chennai on the 15th, there was some heavy rain with almost zero visibility beyond 2-3 metres starting from Ambur. Due to the median plantation drains, there were streams of water coming on the highway which cause heavy loss of traction when coming across those stream at speeds above 70km/hr. A lot of cars were parked on the side of the road due to this and poor visibility. Do drive with caution especially at nights. Bangalore seems to be getting heavy rainfall post 8pm. |
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Team-BHP Support ![]() ![]() | ![]() Its definitely possible. Just that its logged at one end of the road. You just need to be patient. Hopefully it will subside. Just that it may add to some delays. |
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