Pending roadworks in Thoothukudi to be completed by June, says Mayor

Thoothukudi Mayor announces road works completion by June, Ashe Memorial park conversion, and new development projects.

The pending road works in Thoothukudi city will be sanctioned by April, and relaying and restoration of all the roads within the corporation limits will be completed by June, said Thoothukudi Municipal Corporation Mayor Jegan Periyasamy at the weekly grievances redressal meeting held at the East Zone office on Wednesday.

In the presence of Thoothukudi Corporation Commissioner L. Madhubalan, the Mayor announced that the Ashe Memorial in Thoothukudi will be converted into a senior citizen’s park. To ease traffic congestion and improve public convenience, paver block platforms were being constructed on both sides of the main roads in the city.

He urged the traders and street vendors to cooperate with the initiative and noted that after construction of the platforms, there would be no need for the traders to build sloped extensions over them.

He further mentioned that the Corporation was also planning to develop a pedestrian pathway and artificial fountain around the tank of Sankara Rameswarar Temple in Thoothukudi, with work on the project set to commence soon.

Highlighting the well received senior citizens park, “Aayiram Pirai Poonga” in the north zone, he said, “Following the public requests for senior citizen park, the corporation has decided to convert the Ashe Memorial Hall, located opposite the old port into a another dedicated spot for senior citizens.”

Mr. Jegan emphasised the conversion of vacant lands within the municipal corporation limits into sports grounds as per their suitability.

The SAV School ground, located near the old bus stand has been reclaimed following the expiration of 99 years lease. A fence will be built around this ground and it will be developed as a sports ground with a gallery, the Mayor added.