Triplicane’s interior streets, including Vallabha Agraharam Street, have long been neglected. Residents have reported issues pertaining to the condition of roads that persist for months
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Vallabha Agraharam Street, located in Ward 114 of the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC), is a narrow yet busy stretch that connects interior residential clusters to Triplicane High Road.Barely wide enough for two cars to pass at once, the lane is flanked by tightly packed residences, corner shops, tea stalls, and a row of small lodges that draw a steady stream of travellers. Its mixed-use character means that domestic life and commercial activity constantly overlap.The street’s constraints become evident during the day. Cars, two-wheelers, and autorickshaws jostle for space alongside pedestrians. With very little designated parking, vehicles spill into cross-lanes, adding to bottlenecks.
Following heavy rains, stagnant water often linger on the streets
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