Tirunelveli road seeks speed breakers as traffic climbs
Tirunelveli road seeks speed breakers as traffic climbs
Residents urge speed breakers on V.M. Chatram road to curb rash driving and protect pedestrians amid pilgrim traffic to Tiruchendur.
A surge in traffic on the V.M. Chatram main road in Tirunelveli has officials and residents worried. The increase in vehicles is tied to devotees traveling to Tiruchendur and people from neighboring areas using this stretch, with no speed breakers currently in place to calm speeds or protect pedestrians.
The absence of speed control has led to rash driving, making it risky for walkers, especially during peak hours when crowds and vehicles share the road. Pedestrians are forced to navigate a busy corridor with limited safety measures, raising concerns among locals about potential accidents.
In particular, residents of TNHB Colony Phase 2 report crossing the road as a daily challenge, noting that they often wait for at least 10 minutes to reach the opposite sidewalk. The delay compounds anxiety for families, seniors, and those with mobility needs who rely on this route.
A reader’s mail calls for immediate action: install speed breakers at the junction of TNHB Colony and in front of the Federal Bank, with the aim of preventing accidents before they occur. The message emphasizes that safety and traffic flow improvements are needed to address the current strain on this road.
Residents remain hopeful that road authorities will respond promptly, balancing safety with smoother traffic movement and reducing the risk to pedestrians and drivers alike.
