Enforce traffic curbs on AC Road strictly, Collector tells officials

Uncontrolled movement of four-wheelers via temporary bund will not be allowed

District Collector A. Alexander on Tuesday directed officials concerned to strictly enforce traffic restrictions on parts of the Alappuzha-Changanassery (AC) road where reconstruction work is in progress. Last month, authorities imposed a total ban on the movement of goods and heavy vehicles as part of reconstructing the 24.16-km road connecting Alappuzha and Kottayam districts. Following the demolition of the Pallathuruthy West bridge, near Kaithavana, last week, a temporary bund was constructed on the northern side of the bridge for the movement of two-wheelers and ambulances along with small four-wheeler vehicles during emergency situations. However, flouting traffic restrictions, vehicles in large numbers continued to ply along the temporary bund, which resulted in traffic congestions and affected the bridge reconstruction work. It also led to friction between local residents and authorities.