CHENNAI: At the busy junction of Mount Poonamallee Road and Oil Mill Road in Iyyappanthangal, the condition of the stretch has reached a tipping point. For years, commuters, two-wheelers, four-wheelers and pedestrians alike have been navigating a stretch with dust, pollution and uneven surfaces.

With the monsoon now setting in, the familiar nuisance has turned into waterlogging, large puddles, slushy patches and a barrage of potholes across the road.

The stretch, which falls along the ongoing Chennai Metro Rail construction, turns into a large pool after every spell of rain. Commuters are forced to drive and walk through stagnant water while potholes underneath make the stretch uneven and unsafe.

Residents say the condition of the road has been poor for several years.

"The metro works

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