Chennai-Nagapattinam road conditions post monsoon!

Sam.k · 12th December 2010, 21:07

Dear friends-I will be doing Chennai- nagapattinam next weekend.If anyone can throw some light on the current pondicherry- nagapattinam road conditions after the monsoon battering.I will be driving an i10.Any other route suggestions is also welcome.I dont mind driving an alternate longer route as long as the roads are good.

THANKS
Sam

hvkumar · 12th December 2010, 22:23

I heard of some damage around Chidambaram, but this is not confirmed

ampere · 13th December 2010, 06:38

Add to it the usual problem of slow moving traffic
Many villages and village folks a on the road beyond Pondicherry.

comet · 1st January 2011, 01:46

Ah, Finally found a suitable thread/topic to post this update after page by pages views, Phew..

Route: Karaikal>T.R.Pattinam>Nagore>Nagapattinam>etc (NH45)

News: An old bridge has collapsed/losts its strength at T.R.Pattinam. Diversion is expected. This info was telecast-ed as alert by Java plus Channel till midnight.

Happy New Year

ampere · 1st January 2011, 08:29

How is the road status beyond Tranquebar onwards to Nagapattinam?
Any deterioration for the whole stretch? Any upgrades planned?

comet · 7th January 2011, 23:35

I just visited nagapattinam from karaikal town. Its an approximately 6kms of diversion through narrow roads(1 lane ideal for tractors) along rice fields of Neravy limiting to 2-3rd gears. The mini roads are identical conditions as Sirkhali or worse depending on wet weather

Route: After crossing Karaikal Beach Road, river bridge, drive along till reaching 2nd Fuel station(located at left), Turn right towards Neravy (Oil & Natural Gas Corp). Go straight "all the way" following sign boards of diversion along the way. Village locals are helpful if lost in the maze

even though all cars and suv's are using this route which you can follow the convoy. 6km of diversion will drive you towards Thittacherry(turn left from the exit of diversion roads).

Note:Its advisable not to travel through diversions after 6pm due to road conditions.

Wish i could provide you more Intel, but this is all i have. Good luck.

PRADEEP KUMAR · 12th January 2011, 09:02

Folks,
Planning to do chennai-Vailankanni this friday.Any updates on the route pls. ECR- PONDY-CDLR-CHDBRM-SRKZHI-KARAIKAL .
Cheers.

comet · 18th February 2011, 18:32

Route: Karaikal>T.R.Pattinam>Nagore>Nagapattinam>etc (NH45)

The weaken bridge in T.R.Pattinam has been fixed. Cars & buses are allowed except heavy vehicles. Have a good trip people.

anachronix · 18th February 2011, 18:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by PRADEEP KUMAR

Folks,
Planning to do chennai-Vailankanni this friday.Any updates on the route pls. ECR- PONDY-CDLR-CHDBRM-SRKZHI-KARAIKAL .
Cheers.

Take the Tindivanam route for going to Pondy. Much faster & safer route!

hvkumar · 20th February 2011, 19:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by comet

Route: Karaikal>T.R.Pattinam>Nagore>Nagapattinam>etc (NH45)

The weaken bridge in T.R.Pattinam has been fixed. Cars & buses are allowed except heavy vehicles. Have a good trip people.

Is this bridge in the new Nagapttinam bypass? Or in the road leading into Nagore & Nagapattinam when you are coming from Karaikal side?

ramanan.skr · 20th February 2011, 20:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by hvkumar

Is this bridge in the new Nagapttinam bypass? Or in the road leading into Nagore & Nagapattinam when you are coming from Karaikal side?

I think, this week bridge is the one which lies some 10 kms from Karaikal towards Nagore.

comet · 2nd March 2011, 20:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by ramanan.skr

I think, this week bridge is the one which lies some 10 kms from Karaikal towards Nagore.

+1 Rightly said.

Note: I'm not kinda regular on this forums as i used to. Thanks to my pathetic BSNL ISP which is crappy most of the time. So im on my mobile. Which also reminds me that this forum isnt soo compatible for Opera Mobile browser which refuses to let me logged in. Anyways I'll be on twitter from Karaikal if anything.

Peace..

rock18 · 2nd March 2011, 21:56

Guys..How long does it take to travel to velankanni from chennai in a car with sufficient breaks?
How are the road conditions now?

ampere · 2nd March 2011, 23:17

Its about 320km with Pondicherry right at the center. But till Pondicherry you should be able to cover in 2 to 2.5 hours max (You should take the 4L, 45 and 66).

Its from Pondicherry the delay starts on the ECR. This half which I think should about 4 to 4.5 hours owing to bad traffic and 2L road, wading through villages.

ramanan.skr · 2nd March 2011, 23:38

Chennai - Chidambaram can be done in 3.5 hrs. Beyond Chidambaram, the road condition is not so good which will take around 3 - 3.5 hrs, depending upon the time of travel.

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ampere Team-BHP Support Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 18,334 Thanked: 13,617 Times View My Garage	Re: Chennai-Nagapattinam road conditions post monsoon! Add to it the usual problem of slow moving traffic Many villages and village folks a on the road beyond Pondicherry. Last edited by ampere : 13th December 2010 at 06:40.
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1st January 2011, 01:46	#4
comet BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Karaikal Posts: 43 Thanked: 2 Times	Re: Chennai-Nagapattinam road conditions post monsoon! Ah, Finally found a suitable thread/topic to post this update after page by pages views, Phew.. Route: Karaikal>T.R.Pattinam>Nagore>Nagapattinam>etc (NH45) News: An old bridge has collapsed/losts its strength at T.R.Pattinam. Diversion is expected. This info was telecast-ed as alert by Java plus Channel till midnight. Happy New Year Last edited by comet : 1st January 2011 at 01:47.
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1st January 2011, 08:29	#5
ampere Team-BHP Support Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 18,334 Thanked: 13,617 Times View My Garage	Re: Chennai-Nagapattinam road conditions post monsoon! How is the road status beyond Tranquebar onwards to Nagapattinam? Any deterioration for the whole stretch? Any upgrades planned?
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7th January 2011, 23:35	#6
comet BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Karaikal Posts: 43 Thanked: 2 Times	Re: Chennai-Nagapattinam road conditions post monsoon! I just visited nagapattinam from karaikal town. Its an approximately 6kms of diversion through narrow roads(1 lane ideal for tractors) along rice fields of Neravy limiting to 2-3rd gears. The mini roads are identical conditions as Sirkhali or worse depending on wet weather Route: After crossing Karaikal Beach Road, river bridge, drive along till reaching 2nd Fuel station(located at left), Turn right towards Neravy (Oil & Natural Gas Corp). Go straight "all the way" following sign boards of diversion along the way. Village locals are helpful if lost in the maze even though all cars and suv's are using this route which you can follow the convoy. 6km of diversion will drive you towards Thittacherry(turn left from the exit of diversion roads). Note:Its advisable not to travel through diversions after 6pm due to road conditions. Wish i could provide you more Intel, but this is all i have. Good luck. Last edited by comet : 7th January 2011 at 23:37.
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12th January 2011, 09:02	#7
PRADEEP KUMAR BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: CHENNAI Posts: 388 Thanked: 29 Times	Re: Chennai-Nagapattinam road conditions post monsoon! Folks, Planning to do chennai-Vailankanni this friday.Any updates on the route pls. ECR- PONDY-CDLR-CHDBRM-SRKZHI-KARAIKAL . Cheers.
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18th February 2011, 18:32	#8
comet BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Karaikal Posts: 43 Thanked: 2 Times	Re: Chennai-Nagapattinam road conditions post monsoon! Route: Karaikal>T.R.Pattinam>Nagore>Nagapattinam>etc (NH45) The weaken bridge in T.R.Pattinam has been fixed. Cars & buses are allowed except heavy vehicles. Have a good trip people.
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rock18 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 310 Thanked: 55 Times View My Garage	Re: Chennai-Nagapattinam road conditions post monsoon! Guys..How long does it take to travel to velankanni from chennai in a car with sufficient breaks? How are the road conditions now?
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2nd March 2011, 23:17	#14
ampere Team-BHP Support Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 18,334 Thanked: 13,617 Times View My Garage	Re: Chennai-Nagapattinam road conditions post monsoon! Its about 320km with Pondicherry right at the center. But till Pondicherry you should be able to cover in 2 to 2.5 hours max (You should take the 4L, 45 and 66). Its from Pondicherry the delay starts on the ECR. This half which I think should about 4 to 4.5 hours owing to bad traffic and 2L road, wading through villages.
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2nd March 2011, 23:38	#15
ramanan.skr BHPian Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Chennai Posts: 214 Thanked: 46 Times	Re: Chennai-Nagapattinam road conditions post monsoon! Chennai - Chidambaram can be done in 3.5 hrs. Beyond Chidambaram, the road condition is not so good which will take around 3 - 3.5 hrs, depending upon the time of travel.
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