The median is no place for these signboards

On Jawaharlal Nehru Main Road, they hardly direct motorists, only draw curious glances

Six large-sized digital signboards are designed to guide motorists on the possible turns and routes to take, at crucial points on Jawaharlal Nehru Main Road — between Vadapalani junction and Koyambedu junction. Out of these, five hardly draw a glance from motorists. When they do, the glance invariably leads to mystified curiosity. For, these signboards are hardly where they should be — instead of having them installed and up and functioning, the State Highways Department has allowed them to take extended rest on the median. One of the six was installed two months ago at the ramp of the flyover at Vadapalani junction, on the side where the traffic movement is towards Ashok Pillar.