Reader’s Mail - Madurai

Reader’s Mail - Madurai

Sand poses risk

River sand has accumulated on both sides of the recently inaugurated New Natham Road elevated corridor. Right from Reserve Line to  Oomachikulam,  a large quantity of sand has gathered on the roadside, reducing carriage space to a great extent. As the sand poses risk for two-wheeler riders, they tend to ride on the middle of the road. But this is also dangerous as they may collide with four-wheelers coming from behind. When there is heavy wind during evenings, dust and sand get displaced and settle on the roadside eateries and bakeries. Removal of sand has to be given utmost priority to protect the lives of two-wheeler riders. I appeal to the Collector who is also residing on New Natham Road to take immediate steps in this regard.  

Srinivasa Rengan  T,

Tiruppalai

Shift bus stop

The bus stop at Iyer Bungalow (towards Goripalayam) has been shifted 300 metres to the north from its earlier location near the signal where there was congestion.  Before the elevated corridor work started, the bus stop was located at a reasonable distance from the signal and  easily accessible. People from places such as Srinagar, EB Colony, Utchaparambumedu, Bama Nagar, Ezhil Nagar reach the bus stop after walking long distances. On coming to the main road, they are again forced to walk some distance to reach the bus stop. I request the authorities to shift the bus stop to a reasonable distance from the signal and provide a shelter. 

V.S. Madhavan,