CHENNAI: Residents and motorists using Venkatesa Bathan Street in Perumalpet, Purasawalkam, have been facing difficulties for the past two months as potholes an. Vehicles are being diverted through Vadamalai Street, Arunachalam Street, Kutti Street and Venkatesa Bathan Street before rejoining Perambur Barracks Road, resulting in a considerable increase in vehicular movement on the narrow stretch.The road was not properly restored after Metro Water pipeline works, leaving several stretches riddled with potholes.