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**Summary:**
The Hindu newspaper reports traffic diversions in Puducherry, India, starting Monday, due to the complete closure of the AFT Railway Crossing for phase-2 construction of a Railway Overbridge (ROB) on Cuddalore Road. Buses, medium vehicles, light vehicles, and two-wheelers are affected. Specific routes are detailed for different vehicle types traveling to and from Cuddalore. Emergency vehicles have a designated route. Access to the Integrated Court Complex and Forest Department remains open with a specific exit route. The announcement was made by the police and outlines alternative routes for vehicles and requests adherence to the new traffic plan.
**News Article:**
**Puducherry Traffic Disrupted by Railway Overbridge Construction; New Diversions in Effect**
**PUDUCHERRY, INDIA – September 14, 2025 –** Commuters in Puducherry are bracing for traffic disruptions as the AFT Railway Crossing on Cuddalore Road is completely closed starting Monday, September 15, 2025. The closure is part of phase two of the construction of a Railway Overbridge (ROB) near the New Court Complex.
The Puducherry Police Department announced extensive traffic diversions late Sunday evening, affecting all types of vehicles. “Due to the necessary construction of the ROB, we are implementing these diversions to ensure public safety and minimize disruption,” stated a police spokesperson.
The closure means buses, medium vehicles, light vehicles and two-wheelers are prohibited from crossing the Mudaliarpet AFT Railway Crossing from CV Road Junction. Heavy and medium vehicles heading towards Cuddalore from the Puducherry Bus Stand will be rerouted via Maraimalai Adigal Road, Nellithope Junction, Indira Gandhi Junction, and then along 100 Feet Road to Marapalam Junction. Vehicles coming from Cuddalore towards Puducherry will be diverted at Marapalam junction onto 100 Feet Road to reach Indira Gandhi Square. No heavy/medium vehicles, including buses, will be allowed to cross Marapalam junction towards Mudaliarpet.
Emergency vehicles, including ambulances, fire tenders, and school buses, will be directed to take a right turn at the Vinayaga Murugan Tea shop junction in Ambedkar Salai towards Sonampalayam junction. Light motor vehicles and two-wheelers coming from the Marapalam junction towards the Venkata Subbareddyar statue should turn left on AFT mill Road to reach Point Care Street.
The police have confirmed that access to the Integrated Court Complex and Forest Department will remain open to government employees, officers and the general public from CV Road junction. Authorities are requesting an immediate left turn at the main gate, onto the new cement road to reach Venkata Subbareddiyar Statue junction when exiting.
The Puducherry Police Department urges all commuters to familiarize themselves with the new routes and plan their journeys accordingly. Motorists are advised to allow extra travel time and adhere to all traffic signs and directions from traffic personnel. The authorities have not yet announced a date for when the AFT Railway Crossing will reopen. They will continue to monitor the traffic situation and make adjustments as needed.
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