Pattabiram residents demand limited-use subway beneath ROB
Residents of Pattabiram are calling for a limited-use subway beneath the Rail Over Bridge (ROB) to facilitate safe crossing for pedestrians and small vehicles. Currently, the flyover does not accommodate slow-moving traffic, forcing many to navigate dangerous conditions beneath the bridge. Activists argue that the lack of staircases and proper access for individuals with disabilities exacerbates the issue, especially with the upcoming academic year.
- ▪The 780-metre-long flyover opened one carriageway to traffic in September 2024.
- ▪Residents have expressed concerns about the safety of pedestrians and cyclists crossing the tracks.
- ▪Activists are advocating for the construction of a limited-use subway to improve accessibility.
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Every day, pedestrians, cyclists, bullock carts, and other slow-moving traffic travelling between Thiruninravur and Pattabiram are forced to use the 780-metre-long flyover to cross to the other side.Though one carriageway of the six-lane Rail Over Bridge (ROB) was opened to traffic in September 2024, no provision has been made for slow-moving traffic that also need to cross Level Crossing No. 2 (Railway Siding) at Pattabiram.“The brave among them go beneath the ROB and cross the tracks. Even small load carriers prefer to pass underneath because their vehicles do not have enough power to climb the flyover.
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