Tiruchi Residents Demand Fixes for Traffic, Roads, and Public Services
Local residents in Tiruchi have raised several pressing concerns regarding infrastructure, traffic management, and public facilities. These issues highlight the need for urgent action from authorities to improve daily life in the city.
Urgent Call for Road Overbridge at Maruthi Nagar
Saravannan Natesan from Puthanampatti emphasizes the need to speed up the construction of a proposed road overbridge at the Maruthi Nagar intersection near No.1 Tollgate on the Chennai-Tiruchi-Madurai National Highway. As the main entry point to Tiruchi, the area handles heavy traffic volumes. Despite an automatic signal system, vehicles often form long queues on all sides. Natesan urges the National Highways Authority of India to prioritize the project to alleviate congestion.
Concerns Over Unfinished Roadwork in Khajamalai
H. Ghouse Baig, a resident of Tiruchi, points out the poor condition of a stretch of Godown Road near the RPF training center. The Highways Department has laid gravel but left the surface incomplete, leading to frequent skids and falls among two-wheeler riders. Baig calls on state highways officials to complete the road surfacing promptly to ensure safety.
Push for Better Traffic Regulation Near New Bus Stand
Following the opening of the new bus stand in Srirangam, G. Srinivas from Tiruvanaikoil notes some relief in traffic flow. However, private buses continue to make unscheduled stops, causing backups. Srinivas recommends deploying traffic police to enforce regulations and prevent impromptu halts by town buses.
Residents Seek Completion of Underground Drainage Projects
R. Shankaran from Kumaran Nagar identifies damaged roads and incomplete underground drainage (UGD) works as major problems for Tiruchi residents. With the rainy season over, Shankaran suggests the Corporation accelerate these repairs on a priority basis before any election code comes into effect.
Enforcement Needed on Big Bazaar Street Traffic Rules
Aashikaa R. Mohan from Sangiliyandapuram highlights violations on the one-way stretch of Big Bazaar Street from Gandhi Market Arch to Rockfort. Vehicles, including two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and four-wheelers, travel the wrong way toward Gandhi Market from Singarathope. Additionally, improper parking on both sides persists despite signage for alternate-day one-side parking. Mohan requests authorities to station police personnel to ensure smooth traffic movement.
Call to Ban Mobile Phones in College Campuses
S. Sivakumar from Musiri observes a rise in mobile phone usage among college students. He urges Collegiate Education authorities to issue guidelines banning phones within higher education institution campuses to maintain focus and discipline.
Senior Citizens Face Challenges at Chennai Egmore Station
Meenakshi Sundaram from Srirangam shares a distressing experience at Chennai Egmore station on January 25. The 77-year-old, along with his 72-year-old wife and 59-year-old sister, arrived at Platform 4 at 10 p.m. to board the 16159 MS-MAQ Express, which departed from Platform 9 during heavy rain. Unable to locate a battery car, they attempted to use the lift, which was stuck, and then the escalator. His sister slipped and fell while ascending, and Sundaram fell while assisting her. No staff stopped the escalator promptly, and no first aid was available. A fellow passenger eventually halted it. Sundaram demands security personnel to monitor escalators, first aid kits on site, reliable lift operations with attendants for the elderly, and free battery car services for senior citizens and persons with disabilities. He also calls for regulation of battery car fares.
