Road users seek junction improvement at Ukkadam Terminal II exit
Motorists and experts are calling for road layout improvements at the exit of the new Ukkadam Bus Terminal II in Coimbatore. Concerns regarding visibility and traffic congestion have prompted officials to promise infrastructure upgrades alongside the terminal's completion.
Why it matters
Effective urban planning and infrastructure safety are critical as cities expand public transit capacity to accommodate growing commuter populations.
Motorists have urged the Coimbatore Corporation to improve the road layout at the exit of Terminal II of the Ukkadam Bus Stand, citing accident risk and traffic congestion.
The exit point, located on Sungam Bypass Road under the Ukkadam flyover, is likely to witness increased traffic once Terminal-2 becomes operational. Buses bound for Palani, Pollachi, Udumalpet, and Palakkad are expected to operate from the new terminal.
Currently, buses exiting Terminal-2 have to join the Sungam Bypass Road, where they encounter vehicles proceeding towards Sungam. The flyover ramp at the junction restricts visibility, creating a potential blind spot for buses and other road users, commuters said.
G. Manuneethi, a retired divisional engineer in the Road Safety Wing of the State Highways Department, said the exit needed to be redesigned to ensure safer and smoother movement.
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