Diwali travel: 1.19 lakh vehicles leave Chennai, toll plaza jams reported
What happened
According to Thanthi TV, about 1.19 lakh vehicles left Chennai during the Diwali holiday, with people travelling out of the city in large numbers. Dinamalar and DinaMani report heavy traffic jams at the Vikravandi toll gate and at toll plazas.
When it started
The reports appear to be from around 7 November 2026, with DinaMani describing the toll plaza congestion as continuing for a second consecutive day. The exact dates of the vehicle count are not stated in the headlines.
How it spread
The sources do not describe the full extent of the delays or the routes affected beyond the Vikravandi toll gate and other toll plazas. Traffic-police or official statements are not quoted in the available headlines.
Why it matters
The reports link the congestion to the Diwali holiday travel rush, as many people leave cities for festival trips. The sources do not give further details on the causes or on any official measures taken.