Law & Order: Lack of speed control measures between Third Mile ROB and VVD Signal raises safety concerns

The absence of speed breakers or other speed control measures between the Third Mile Rail Over Bridge (ROB) and VVD Signal has raised concern among residents and motorists, with frequent accidents reported on the stretch.

The stretch forms part of the highway connecting Thoothukudi and Palayamkottai and witnesses the movement of thousands of commuters throughout the day. Many vehicles travelling at a high speed from the ROB continue towards the subsequent stretches without any speed-control measures, often resulting in accidents, residents said.

Santhanam, a resident of P&T Colony, said a speed breakers or rumble strips on the stretch were essential as they could help regulate vehicle speeds. He added even a few days ago a police constable died in an accident on the very same stretch and numbers of accidents had increased in the recent months.