Sat Dec 07 15:39:28 UTC 2024: ## Chennai Street Residents Impacted by Prolonged Sewage Work
**Chennai, December 7, 2024** – Residents of Veera Perumal Koil Street in Chennai are facing significant hardship due to ongoing sewage work (SWD) that has blocked the street for three months. The situation, exacerbated by recent rains and cyclone debris, is severely impacting daily life and local businesses.
The narrow street, which connects Royapettah High Road and Appar Samy Koil Street, is primarily residential, with small shops and a corporation school. The ongoing construction has made it extremely difficult for pedestrians and vehicles to navigate, creating a buildup of garbage due to hampered collection services. Shopkeepers report decreased business due to the inaccessibility of the street.
Residents describe navigating the street as challenging even on foot, and dangerous in wet conditions. The accumulation of tree debris from Cyclone Fengal further compounds the problem. Local residents are urging the Greater Chennai Corporation to expedite the SWD work and promptly relay the street once completed.
First Piper 