Residents demand a flyover at Ayothiyapattinam railway gate in Salem
Residents and commuters in Ayothiyapattinam are demanding the construction of a flyover at the local railway gate to alleviate severe traffic congestion. Frequent train crossings cause long delays for heavy vehicles and local traffic, leading to safety concerns and logistical challenges.
Why it matters
Infrastructure bottlenecks in growing regional hubs directly impact local economic productivity and public safety, highlighting the need for urban planning to keep pace with transit demands.
The residents and commuters of Ayothiyapattinam demanded a flyover at the Ayothiyapattinam railway gate due to frequent closure of the railway gate and traffic congestion.
Ayothiyapattinam Junction is 10 k.m. away from Salem old bus stand. The buses heading to Attur, Kallakurichi, Villupuram and Chennai have to pass this junction to pick up passengers. Likewise, buses, lorries and other vehicles heading to Belur, Kuppanur, Valaisaiyur, Sukkampatti, Harur, Uthangarai, Thirupattur, Tiruvannamalai and Vellore have to cross the railway gate at Ayothiyapattinam. Likewise, through this railway gate, trains heading to Virudhachalam, Chennai, and Karaikkal would pass every day. Similarly, weekly express trains and goods trains also pass this gate.
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