“During weekends and festive days, it takes me almost 30 minutes just to find a parking spot near the market. Traffic police confirmed that narrow roads and encroachment in these busy market areas worsen the problem. Experts suggest multi-level parking and better regulation of roadside parking as long-term solutions. “The city must adopt modern parking management strategies, including digital parking apps, multi-level parking lots near markets, and strict enforcement against illegal parking,” said urban planner Dr. Lakshmi Rajan. With festivals bringing crowds and increased commercial activity, authorities are urged to implement solutions quickly to ease the traffic strain in Chennai’s busiest market areas.