Summary:
Five black spots have been identified along the Tiruchi- Chennai national highway in the stretch from Padalur to Ulundurpet. A total number of 11 “black spots” have been identified along the Tiruchi-Chennai, Tiruchi-Dindigul and Tiruchi-Madurai national highways in the wake of recurring accidents at those spots. Apart from these, temporary measures would be put in place at the identified black spots along the Tiruchi - Dindigul and Tiruchi - Madurai national highways for the time being, he added. Concerned over the accident rate and fatalities, NHAI, Tiruchi, has planned long-term remedial measures along different stretches of national highways coming under its limits to check such instances. With respect to Tiruchi - Madurai national highway, the black spots have been identified on the stretches from Manikandam to Alundur; Kaikatti to Soriampatti and near Melur..