Coimbatore Corporation plans to widen NSR Road-Thadagam Road junction
The Hindu
Widening of busy Avila School junction in Coimbatore to ease traffic flow for town buses and local commuters.
The junction near Avila School on Thadagam Road, which connects Thadagam Road and NSR Road in Coimbatore city, is set to be widened to facilitate smoother vehicle movement.
This junction is a key transit point for town buses heading towards Marudhamalai, Vadavalli, Kanuvai, Thadagam, and Anaikatti. However, the existing space is insufficient for the high volume of vehicles using the stretch.
“The junction is one of the busiest and narrowest in the city, with two private schools nearby. School vans and local commuters use these roads daily. Another issue is the difficulty in making turns, as town buses struggle to navigate due to the limited space. The non-functional traffic signals add to the chaos, with vehicles passing through the junction without regulation,” said a commuter.
A senior Coimbatore Corporation official said, “Corporation Commissioner M. Sivaguru Prabakaran inspected the junction on Wednesday and directed officials to demarcate the boundary, identify encroachments, and remove shops obstructing the space. He also instructed the relocation of an electric pole and the traffic signal tower.”
The official added that the possibility of constructing a roundabout was low due to space constraints. Additional land acquisition would be required, which was currently not under consideration. “We will check the boundaries, mark them, and remove any encroachments,” the official said.
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