PM Modi in Chennai LIVE | Inauguration of Chennai Metro Phase II stretch, to launch various projects

Home News Cities Chennai The Greater Chennai Traffic Police have announced traffic diversions for commercial and heavy vehicles at several locations in the city on Sunday (October 11, 2026) in view of Prime Minister’s visit to Chennai. Updated - October 11, 2026 10:11 am IST Metro Rail Work in Progress at Phase-2 Corridor-5 ECV--2 Mount- Poonamalle Road. | Photo Credit: B. Velankanni Raj After months of waiting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the Poonamallee-Vadapalani stretch of Chennai Metro Rail’s Phase II project on Sunday (October 11, 2026). Six years since the work began, Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL)’s first train from Porur Bypass is all set to run till Poonamallee around 11.30 a.m., with Mr. Modi and Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to be among the first few commuters.Also read: MTC to operate last-mile connectivity buses along Chennai Metro Rail’s Poonamallee-Vadapalani stretch In a post on X, Mr. Modi said he would inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for development projects worth over ₹13,000 crore in Chennai on Sunday (October 11, 2026). The projects span metro Rail, highway, railway, port, petroleum, and scientific research sectors. In the highway sector, Mr. Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for projects worth around ₹3,700 crore. The railway projects, worth more than ₹750 crore, include the dedication of the Karaikal-Peralam railway line and three rail overbridges in Coimbatore and neighbouring areas.Also read: Chennai Metro Rail phase II ticket fares to remain unchanged; trip from Poonamallee to Vadapalani to cost ₹40The Prime Minister will also launch projects to expand maritime infrastructure and cargo-handling capacity at Chennai Port, V.O. Chidambaranar Port, and Kamarajar Port. In the petroleum sector, he will lay the foundation stone for a Group II/III lube oil base stocks project at the Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited’s Manali refinery.Follow for updates:October 11, 2026 10:10 Drone flying banned in parts of Chennai on October 11 ahead of PM Modi’s visitThe ban, except for activities authorised as part of government arrangements, will be in force on Sunday (October 11, 2026). The Greater Chennai Police have declared areas around Meenambakkam, Guindy, Kotturpuram, Porur, and Nandambakkam, and the routes to be taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Chennai on Sunday, as ‘Red Zones’, prohibiting the flying of drones and other unmanned aerial objects.The police also said prohibitory orders issued under Sections 163 and 14(2) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, banning the use of drones, remote-controlled micro-light aircraft, paragliders, paramotors, hang gliders, and hot-air balloons, among other aerial objects, remain in force across Greater Chennai Police limits from August 18 to October 16.October 11, 2026 10:00 Modi to launch Chennai Metro Rail Phase 2, to share ride with Tamil Nadu CM VijaySix years since the work began, Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL)’s first train from Porur Bypass is all set to run till Poonamallee on Sunday morning (October 11, 2026) around 11.30 a.m., with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay among the first few commuters.While the first stretch of CMRL’s Phase 2 network will be opened from Poonamallee to Vadapalani (15 km) for commuters, Mr. Modi and Mr. Vijay will travel from Poonamallee to Porur Bypass.PM Modi to launch Chennai Metro Rail Phase 2, to share ride with Tamil Nadu CM VijayChennai Metro Phase 2 opens Poonamallee to Vadapalani with Modi and Tamil Nadu CM inaugurating and 10-minute peak trains.October 11, 2026 09:54 PM Modi’s Chennai visit: traffic diversions on October 11The Greater Chennai Traffic Police have announced traffic diversions for commercial and heavy vehicles at several locations in the city on Sunday (October 11, 2026) in view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Chennai.The restrictions will be in force from 8 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. to ensure smooth traffic flow and public safety.PM Modi’s Chennai visit: traffic diversions on October 11Traffic diversions in Chennai on Oct 11 for PM Modi’s visit, urging motorists to follow routes and plan journeys 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Published - October 11, 2026 09:53 am IST