CHENNAI: A sinkhole surfaced on Arcot Road, the main road connecting Vadapalani to Kodambakkam on June 1.

Barricades have been placed to cover the sinkhole and Traffic police is managing the traffic flow to prevent congestion, according to a report from Daily Thanthi.

Preliminary reports suggest that the sinkhole could have been caused by ongoing Chennai Metro Rail construction work in the area.

A pothole on a busy road road has led to traffic congestion, causing inconvenience to drivers and the public.

Further details awaited