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OMJASVIN M D ByExpress News ServiceCHENNAI: Motorists experience a back-breaking journey while traveling along several roads in North Chennai, more so, after the recent rains. Main connecting roads in areas such as Vepery, Pulianthope, Elephant Gate and Otteri have became battered, increasing the risk of accidents. The Powder Mill Road, Elephant Gate Road, Pulianthope High Road, Basin Bridge Road are some of the stretches filled with massive potholes and bumps. Lakshmi Rani, a commuter, said the traffic has been more on this stretch only after the demolition of the Elephant Gate Bridge began. The recently constructed storm water drains on this road too are choked leading to sewage spilling onto Basin Bridge Road..