Rain in TN, route to chennai from bangalore

mjothi · 19th December 2007, 15:44

Friends, Just had last minute plan for Chennai. Planing to leave tomorrow morning and take the hosur -> krishnagiri ->... route.
Since I heard its heavily raining in Tamilnadu, would like to know if this route is fine and safe to take. Else i may postpone my trip.
Thanks,
MJ

vikram_d · 19th December 2007, 16:05

It is a 4 lane highway. It is in perfect condition. It has been raining the whole day today in Bangalore also.

ikoneer · 19th December 2007, 16:05

Yep, it is raining heavily in chennai as of today. in case you are travelling, you can take the hosur-krishnagiri-vellore route. this is the new 4lane toll road, hence you need not worry about the road conditions, no sudden surprises will be there on the road

But since it is raining heavily, just see if you are used to drive thru havy rains and if you are travelling with family/kids, think again and decide.

nitrous · 19th December 2007, 16:07

Its raining.But, shouldn't be much of a hassle.

eclectix 1st · 19th December 2007, 16:11

This route shouldn't be an issue because of the rains.

Be cautious.

Maintain a decent speed, as visibility is a major factor on this road in the mornings (with or witout the rains). You need to be extra-careful driving in the rains.

nitrous · 19th December 2007, 16:42

I've driven on the same chn-blr GQ in heavy rain and it can get very aqua-planey at the dips where water stagnates.
So, watch the speed and read the tarmac well.

vicra · 19th December 2007, 16:46

Hi,

The four lane roads are fine and in condition but if there's going to be nonstop rain then entering into the city would be a problem.For sure all the roads in chennai will float in water if the rain does not stop for a while.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjothi

Friends, Just had last minute plan for Chennai. Planing to leave tomorrow morning and take the hosur -> krishnagiri ->... route.
Since I heard its heavily raining in Tamilnadu, would like to know if this route is fine and safe to take. Else i may postpone my trip.
Thanks,
MJ

Samurai · 19th December 2007, 17:03

Today it was very dull and cloudy here, no sun was seen whole day. I was told it was the cyclone effect from bay of bengal. To think I am on the other coast...

mjothi · 19th December 2007, 19:54

Thanks for the quick response. But I just got a call from my Home in chennai. Seems there are still heavy rain and lots of water. So, not travelling tomorrow.
May be Vicra is right.

hrag · 20th December 2007, 00:46

the GQ route is absolutely fine. please stick to the left lane during and just after rain. As nitrous pointed out, there is a lot of water logging near the median. This is prominent in the Ambur - Ranipet - Sriperumbudur stretch.

esteem_lover · 20th December 2007, 00:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjothi

Thanks for the quick response. But I just got a call from my Home in chennai. Seems there are still heavy rain and lots of water. So, not travelling tomorrow.
May be Vicra is right.

Good news, the rain has just stopped the last 1 hour or so. maybe you can still make that trip this weekend.

eclectix 1st · 20th December 2007, 00:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjothi

Thanks for the quick response. But I just got a call from my Home in chennai. Seems there are still heavy rain and lots of water. So, not travelling tomorrow.

Probably a wise decision.

mjothi · 24th October 2008, 19:58

Guys, same question again

Hows chennai after this rain. See most roads on water in this Sun news.
I am curious to know especially the route from Ponamalle - Koyambedu stretch and Koyambedu to Padi stretch. Any updates?
Planning for tomorrow morning from Bangalore. Taking the GQ.
Thanks

Mission_Safari · 24th October 2008, 20:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjothi

Guys, same question again

Hows chennai after this rain. See most roads on water in this Sun news.
I am curious to know especially the route from Ponamalle - Koyambedu stretch and Koyambedu to Padi stretch. Any updates?
Planning for tomorrow morning from Bangalore. Taking the GQ.
Thanks

Poonamalee to koyambedu will not be flooded and is always manageable. Water drains off into the cooum canal running along the road , so no worries after poonamalee except for the potholes after maduravoyal. Take the road i suggested to you after maduravoyal and call me incase you have any trouble.

In case you want to go to Koyambedu and go to your home, E_L should be able to confirm the state of the roads after the Golden Eagle theatre junction on the PH road.

snaronikar · 24th October 2008, 20:18

MJ: Make up your mind. If you have to go to chennai, then rain or shine, it should not matter and stop you. You have to go.

If feel there should not be any hassels driving in rain. You need to be careful and stick to your lane while driving and not to cross the speed limit which you think is feasible. It may take some more time than normal, but it should be fine. Drive Safely...

19th December 2007, 15:44	#1
mjothi Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,287 Thanked: 231 Times View My Garage	Rain in TN, route to chennai from bangalore Friends, Just had last minute plan for Chennai. Planing to leave tomorrow morning and take the hosur -> krishnagiri ->... route. Since I heard its heavily raining in Tamilnadu, would like to know if this route is fine and safe to take. Else i may postpone my trip. Thanks, MJ
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19th December 2007, 16:05	#2
vikram_d Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,427 Thanked: 1,185 Times	It is a 4 lane highway. It is in perfect condition. It has been raining the whole day today in Bangalore also.
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19th December 2007, 16:05	#3
ikoneer BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: chennai Posts: 486 Thanked: 14 Times	Yep, it is raining heavily in chennai as of today. in case you are travelling, you can take the hosur-krishnagiri-vellore route. this is the new 4lane toll road, hence you need not worry about the road conditions, no sudden surprises will be there on the road But since it is raining heavily, just see if you are used to drive thru havy rains and if you are travelling with family/kids, think again and decide.
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19th December 2007, 16:07	#4
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	Its raining.But, shouldn't be much of a hassle.
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19th December 2007, 16:11	#5
eclectix 1st BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 381 Thanked: 5 Times View My Garage	This route shouldn't be an issue because of the rains. Be cautious. Maintain a decent speed, as visibility is a major factor on this road in the mornings (with or witout the rains). You need to be extra-careful driving in the rains.
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19th December 2007, 16:42	#6
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	I've driven on the same chn-blr GQ in heavy rain and it can get very aqua-planey at the dips where water stagnates. So, watch the speed and read the tarmac well.
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19th December 2007, 17:03	#8
Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 25,831 Thanked: 45,585 Times View My Garage	Today it was very dull and cloudy here, no sun was seen whole day. I was told it was the cyclone effect from bay of bengal. To think I am on the other coast...
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19th December 2007, 19:54	#9
mjothi Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,287 Thanked: 231 Times View My Garage	Thanks for the quick response. But I just got a call from my Home in chennai. Seems there are still heavy rain and lots of water. So, not travelling tomorrow. May be Vicra is right.
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20th December 2007, 00:46	#10
hrag BANNED Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bangalore / Madras Posts: 1,982 Thanked: 31 Times	the GQ route is absolutely fine. please stick to the left lane during and just after rain. As nitrous pointed out, there is a lot of water logging near the median. This is prominent in the Ambur - Ranipet - Sriperumbudur stretch.
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24th October 2008, 19:58	#13
mjothi Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,287 Thanked: 231 Times View My Garage	Guys, same question again Hows chennai after this rain. See most roads on water in this Sun news. I am curious to know especially the route from Ponamalle - Koyambedu stretch and Koyambedu to Padi stretch. Any updates? Planning for tomorrow morning from Bangalore. Taking the GQ. Thanks
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24th October 2008, 20:18	#15
snaronikar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 2,845 Thanked: 29 Times View My Garage	MJ: Make up your mind. If you have to go to chennai, then rain or shine, it should not matter and stop you. You have to go. If feel there should not be any hassels driving in rain. You need to be careful and stick to your lane while driving and not to cross the speed limit which you think is feasible. It may take some more time than normal, but it should be fine. Drive Safely...
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