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I think the problem is more for folks heading out of Bangalore. Thats because that side is the one which has more diversions. And there has been quite some water logging on that side. And so when some one drives fast into the water without realizing this, he can directly get into the pool and hence quite a possibility of water stalling the over all motion (engine or otherwise) Last edited by ampere : 18th April 2015 at 16:35. |
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I took Egmore-Koyambedu-Porur-Bypass-Chengalpet route and it was ok after Koyambedu. Would like to try alternate routes next week, if faster than above. |
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Thankfully it's only gone up by Rs.5 at 2 toll booths - Vaniyambadi & Chennasamudram. ![]() Sad part though is the section from Chennasamudram to Chennai, which had been recently relaid, is already falling apart ![]() | ||
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If you are heading into south Chennai, dont pay the last toll. After Walaja, take Oragadam or Manimangalam exit at Sriperumbudur to drive to Tambaram. Works much better. |
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In heavy rains, our "smart" highway builders have constructed drain outlets for the planters in the divider, in heavy rain the water drains out on the highway and there are streams of puddles flowing across the highway. When driven past these streams at speeds over 80km/hr the car does get unsettled. Even with a AWD vehicle. Also water seems to stagnate on the fast lane right at the edge that meets the divider. Bad construction really and cant see any other reason. | |
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BHPian ![]() | ![]() I was driving to bangalore from chennai on the GQ on friday evening and faced heavy rainfall after vellore. The small bridge that runs alongside the railway track after ambur proved to be extremely unsafe as it had stagnated a lot of rain water, a mahindra armada driving ahead of me hit the huge water patch at 70kmph and aquaplanned violently, sliding and turning almost 90 degress to the left and rubbed the side wall, luckily the stagnated water, slowed down the huge car quite rapidly and saved it from being a pile of junk. I was following it at a safe distance and quickly slowed down, also my cars 195 width tyres saved me from swerving too much. The visual drama though left me severely shocked throught the rest of the journey. what was surprising is that, nobody would expect to see so much stagnated water all of a sudden on the highway, and it surely is a death trap expecially in the nights. My cars osram nightbreaker were also useless on the wet roads. Please watch out for such patches of water stagnations on GQ. totally unsafe. |
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| ![]() Ate at this place just before the wallajahpet toll - they also have another location between vaniyambadi and ambur http://saisangeet.com/ The food is excellent - though expensive compared to other highway places. One variety of special (as in made with ragi, millet etc) koozhu (gruel) and dosa every day. I had the ragi koozhu which was served with chopped onions, pearl onions and two different kinds of pickle, in a mud pot. Very tasty and filling - yet light enough that you don't fall asleep on the drive. My family demolished quite a lot of dosa, pongal, fresh fruit juices etc. All "organic" - very ethnic type decor, a store selling organic foods, some lovely religious pictures (I got a beautiful one for under rs 500) etc. This is several cuts above the adyar ananda bhavan / xyz bhavan type places on this route. I am sure their branch near ambur is that way too. |
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And last but not least, I was once here at 6:30 in the morning and they had every thing available! So all in all a pefect break point for a 4AM start from Bangalore. They have nicely chosen the location. Last edited by ampere : 5th May 2015 at 14:59. | |
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And for Kids to have a look and enjoy, they have some exotic birds on the basement. And a small shopping place which is part of the hotel. |
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| ![]() Friends, Anyone recently drove in the Mulbagal-Venkatagirikota-Gudiyattam route OR Palamaner-Gudiyattam route and update on road conditions ? Am planning to try one of the when i drive down to Madras next week. -Ravi |
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From Gudiyattam, I took the road to katpadi to avoid paying toll at Pallikonda | |
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| ![]() Probably the most suitable place to post this. Have a Chennai trip coming up. Someone has told my wife that the area around Ambur is famous for leather goods like footwear and handbags. Any truth in this? If so any recommendations? |
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Ambur and Vaniyambadi being home to leather manufacturing, it is prudent to assume so!! But I'm yet to see or hear about any famous retailers. It could be that it is just a procurement town for wholesalers. |
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