Defunct street lights along Chettuva bridge in Thrissur, Kerala, raise safety concerns
Residents of Thrissur, Kerala, are demanding the repair of defunct street lights on the Chettuva bridge, which has become a safety hazard for motorists and pedestrians. Despite repeated complaints, authorities have failed to fix the lighting, while allowing private advertisements to be placed on the bridge's poles.
Why it matters
This highlights a common issue of administrative negligence regarding public infrastructure and the prioritization of commercial interests over citizen safety.
Months after the street lights on the Chettuva bridge in Thrissur, Kerala, stopped functioning, motorists and pedestrians continue to negotiate the busy stretch in near-total darkness, raising serious concerns over road safety.
The bridge, which carries hundreds of vehicles every day, including heavy trucks and container lorries, has remained unlit at night for several months, despite repeated complaints from local residents.
Residents said they had repeatedly urged the authorities to make the street lights functional and carry out permanent repairs to the bridge’s damaged surface. However, apart from temporary patchwork, no lasting measures have been taken to address the deteriorating condition of the bridge.
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