Unauthorised banners continue to pose safety risk to pedestrians and drivers in Tiruchi

Unauthorised banners and flex boards continue to pose a safety risk to motorists and pedestrians along several major roads in Tiruchi, despite repeated steps by the authorities to regulate their installation.

Mannarpuram, Karumandapam, Karur Bypass, Thillainagar, Vayalur Road, Cantonment, and Major Saravanan Road are among the areas where the problem is particularly noticeable. The banners are often placed close to intersections and along stretches with heavy vehicular movement.

Such banners, often erected on roadsides, medians, and near junctions, obstruct visibility and distract motorists. They also block road signs and traffic signals and the visibility of vehicles approaching from side roads. In some locations, banners fixed to roadside poles and temporary frames leave very little room for pedestrians.

Some structures are installed on temporary frames that could collapse during strong winds and rain, raising concerns about their stability, particularly during the monsoon.