Next time you stop at a red light in Chennai, look closely — it might just make you smile. At several busy junctions across the city, the traditional red traffic signal has been replaced by one shaped like a glowing heart.

What started as an ordinary commute for one driver recently turned into a viral moment. A Reddit user shared a photo of a heart-shaped red light near Chennai airport, captioning it: “Spotted this heart-shaped red light at a signal close to the airport. So cute, Chennai! Does this happen at most lights?”

The post instantly struck a chord online, amassing hundreds of upvotes and sparking conversations about the city’s creative traffic design.

Internet reacts with curiosity and pride

Many Chennai residents chimed in to say that these heart-shaped signals aren’t new. “

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