Commuters demand barricades at the entry and exit points of Mulluvadi Gate flyover in Salem

Salem residents demand barricades at Mulluvadi Gate flyover entry and exit points to prevent accidents, urging traffic regulation.

Commuters have demanded placement of barricades at the entry and exit points of the Mulluvadi Gate flyover in Salem to prevent accidents.

Vehicles coming from three directions pass near the Hanging Garden at the same time, they pointed out.

Mulluvadi Gate flyover, which was a long-pending demand of Salem residents, was constructed at ₹124.89 crore by the State government. The works, which started seven years ago, were completed last month.

On January 19, Municipal Administration Minister K. N. Nehru inaugurated the flyover and vehicles heading to Salem Old Bus from Sundar Lodge Junction and from Old Bus Stand to Hasthampatti passed without any hindrance.

Bharatiya Janata Party environment protection cell State president R.P. Gopinath said vehicles heading to Mahatma Gandhi Stadium from Kumarasamipatti, those heading to Ammapet Main Road from the New Bus Stand and vehicles heading to Hasthampatti from the Old Bus Stand passed through the flyover entry point.

Though there was a traffic signal at Sundar Lodge Junction near Hanging Garden, it functioned only during peak hours in the morning and evening. And, there was chaos in the afternoon and night hours.

Two-wheelers from parallel roads coming to the flyover and from Mahatma Gandhi Stadium took the one-way stretch to reach the flyover. Since there were risks of accidents, the departments concerned should put up barricades and regulate traffic, Mr. Gopinath added.