Madurai reader’s mail
The traffic situation at the Athikulam junction in Madurai is becoming increasingly problematic, with congestion affecting both pedestrians and motorists. Complaints have also arisen regarding the handling of multiple complaints at different police stations, causing inconvenience to litigants. Additionally, a traffic signal at the Iyer Bungalow intersection is malfunctioning, leading to confusion among drivers.
- ▪The Athikulam junction experiences heavy traffic congestion during peak hours.
- ▪There are concerns about multiple complaints being handled at different police stations, leading to inconvenience for litigants.
- ▪A traffic signal at the Iyer Bungalow intersection is defunct, causing confusion for motorists.
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Busy junctionThe four-road junction at Athikulam in Madurai is witnessing increasing traffic congestion, with vehicles from all directions converging at the intersection and creating difficulties for pedestrians and motorists alike. During peak hours, the junction becomes chaotic and accident-prone.Though a police kiosk exists at the spot, traffic regulation remains inadequate. The absence of traffic signals has added to the confusion and safety concerns faced by road users.The Traffic Police should consider installing a signal system at the junction. Until then, deploying traffic personnel during peak morning and evening hours would help regulate vehicular movement and improve pedestrian safety.S.
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