Tue Feb 04 16:25:46 UTC 2025: ## Ed Sheeran Concert in Chennai to Cause Traffic Changes
**CHENNAI, February 4, 2025** – International singer Ed Sheeran’s concert at YMCA, Nandanam on Wednesday, February 5th, is expected to draw a large crowd, prompting Chennai police to announce significant traffic management changes. The concert, scheduled to begin at 3 p.m., will lead to restricted access to the venue for most vehicles.
Auto-rickshaws and taxis will be directed to use designated routes to drop off concertgoers, depending on their approach direction. Only vehicles with VVIP passes and those carrying artists will be permitted to use the main YMCA entrance and Cosmopolitan gate on Anna Salai.
Authorities strongly urge attendees to utilize public transportation, including the Metro, MTC buses, and MRTS rail, and to walk from nearby stations. The police have implemented these measures to minimize traffic congestion during the anticipated high volume of attendees.
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