Absence of Periyar Arch calls for traffic improvement works near K.K. Nagar roundabout
The demolition of the Periyar Centenary Memorial Arch in K.K. Nagar has improved traffic flow but created new congestion issues at a nearby junction. Local authorities are now considering traffic improvement measures, such as speed breakers, to manage the increased vehicle speed and bottlenecking.
Why it matters
Urban infrastructure changes often have unintended consequences on traffic patterns, necessitating ongoing municipal planning and safety adjustments.
Demolition of Periyar Centenary Memorial Arch at K.K. Nagar junction has eased movement of vehicles, especially buses on both lanes.
Otherwise, the left pillar of the concrete structure stood on the near middle widened carriage way blocking free flow of traffic from Melur Road towards 80 Feet Road at K.K. Nagar. The other pillar was serving as a shield providing unauthorised parking of vehicles on the road margin abutting one of the busiest traffic junctions.
In a way, the pillars were regulating vehicle movement by slowing down their movement. They were serving as medians for vehicles from the junction proceeding towards K.K. Nagar Main Road. However, after its demolition on July 18 night, it has speeded up the traffic flow in the last one week.
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