Other key junctions on Second Avenue Main Road are plagued by the same problem

A year ago, two-way traffic was allowed on Second Avenue Main Road connecting Tirumangalam junction and Anna Nagar roundtana. Despite this move, which followed completion of underground Metro Rail, the roundtana, which marks the busiest section on this route, has not been provided with a traffic signal. In fact, none of the key junctions on this stretch, including Blue Star junction, Ayyappan temple junction and 12th Main Road intersection, has a traffic signal.

At these spots alone, over 30 traffic policemen regulate traffic manually.

Moreover, private vehicles are parked on both sides of the stretch, reducing road space considerably. These vehicles belong to customers visiting commercial establishments on the road.

“Minor accidents, especially involving motorcyclists, occur frequently, at these junctions. The situation gets worse at night when traffic policemen are absent,” says S. Karthik, a resident of Anna Nagar.

“Traffic signals could not be installed due to the delay in laying of electric cables. Steps will be taken soon to speed up the process of installing signals,” say police sources.