Vehicular traffic on the main road leading to Chanakya Tuition Centre at School Line Junction will be suspended from July 1 to July 10 to facilitate urgent utility work. According to a public notice issued by the District Magistrate of South Andaman, the closure has been necessitated for the provision and laying of two diversion gravity pipelines.
The restriction, invoked under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, and read with the 2008 administrative notification, is expected to ensure the safety of the public while allowing unhindered execution of pipeline work. Authorities have notified that all traffic, including private vehicles and public transport, will be diverted via an alternate route from Chanakya Tuition Centre towards Ranchi Basthi, passing by Little Angle Clinic.
Local residents and regular commuters have been advised to take note of the diversion and plan their travel accordingly to avoid inconvenience. Traffic enforcement teams are expected to be deployed in the area to manage congestion and assist vehicles along the diverted route.
Though no time-of-day restrictions have been announced, the order will be in force round-the-clock until the laying of the gravity pipelines is complete. Officials have indicated that any extension of this period will be notified in advance, depending on weather conditions or work progress.
The project is part of the Administration’s ongoing effort to improve underground pipeline infrastructure in the School Line region, which has experienced intermittent service disruptions in recent months. The gravity pipelines being laid are aimed at bolstering the area’s water supply network and reducing dependence on overhead storage systems.
With the onset of monsoon rains, the decision to complete the work within a 10-day window reflects an urgency to finish critical groundwork before weather-related delays begin to pose challenges.
The South Andaman Administration has reiterated that the temporary inconvenience is necessary for long-term infrastructural improvement. The affected route serves as a connector between key academic and residential pockets, and the work, once completed, is expected to provide better utility access to households and public institutions alike.
