Activists demand an alternative to Tiruchi-Thanjavur highway along the Uyyakondan canal
Motorists and civic activists in Tiruchi are urging the state government to construct an alternative road along the Uyyakondan canal to alleviate severe traffic congestion on the Tiruchi-Thanjavur Highway. The proposal suggests using the canal bunds to bypass the bottleneck at Palpannai Junction, which currently causes significant delays for commuters.
Why it matters
Infrastructure bottlenecks in growing urban centers directly impact economic productivity and the quality of life for local residents.
Close on the heels of motorists having a torrid time due to the worsening traffic congestion at Palpannai Junction on the Tiruchi-Thanjavur Highway in the city, motorists and civic activists have urged the State government to form an alternative road along the Uyyakondan canal in city limits.
In the absence of a service lane, motorists continue to face a harrowing time in their daily commute on the city stretch of Tiruchi-Thanjavur National Highway. In spite of numerous protests by residents of Ariyamangalam and Kattur, stalemate persists over building service lanes. It has caused chaos for traffic from Palpannai Junction to Tiruverumbur.
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