For more than two weeks, commuters using Metropolitan Transport Corporation buses at the Madhya Kailash Junction have been facing serious discomfort while waiting for their buses.
Passengers are currently forced to wait on a small traffic island that has no proper shelter or shade. With Chennai’s rising temperatures, this has become especially difficult for daily commuters, many of whom must stand in the open sun for long periods.
Local residents say the heat has made the situation unbearable. Some commuters try to find temporary relief by standing near the Labour Institute compound wall or under whatever little shade is available nearby.
According to residents, a medium-sized tree that once provided some shade at the location was suddenly cut down overnight. Now only the stump remains beside the bus stop, leaving passengers with even less protection from the harsh weather.
Kavitha, a nearby resident, explained that many people are left standing dangerously close to moving traffic because there is not enough safe space on the island. This creates both safety risks and discomfort, especially during busy hours.
The lack of proper infrastructure at such a busy junction has caused frustration among regular commuters, who are calling for authorities to provide a proper bus shelter and improve safety conditions at the stop as soon as possible.