Congested intersections along Dindigul Road put residents at risk
Residents in Tiruchi are raising concerns about dangerous traffic conditions at congested intersections along the Dindigul Road. Despite the installation of concrete medians, gaps in the barriers have created safety hazards for pedestrians and commuters.
Why it matters
Urban infrastructure planning is critical for public safety, particularly in high-traffic corridors where inadequate design puts vulnerable populations like senior citizens at risk.
Congested intersections along Dindigul Road put residents at risk left The busy Karumandapam road in Tiruchi witnesses chaotic traffic almost every day. M. MOORTHY M. MOORTHY https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/olg65d/article71568114.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/DSC_1327.JPG MOORTHY M TIRUCHI, TAMIL NADU, 10.10.2026:- The busy Karumandapam road in Tiruchi witnesses chaotic traffic almost every day. Photo. Moorthy M / The Hindu The openings in the concrete medians at various places are now emerging as traffic hotspots, complain local residents; they say senior citizens are finding it difficult to cross the road TIRUCHI The city stretch of the Tiruchi-Dindgul Highway is emerging as yet another risky section for commuters with several congested intersections between the Periya Milaguparai and Dheeran Nagar. Although the State Highways Department had strengthened and built a concrete median along the stretch a few years ago, the openings at medians at various places are now emerging as traffic hotspots, complain local residents.
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