3 roundabouts, 2 traffic islands to get facelift

Trichy | Tuesday | 18th September, 2018

Summary:

Traffic islands in Thiruvanaikoil trunk road and Williams road signal, and traffic roundabouts, namely Kamarajar roundabouts in Chathiram bus stand and Central bus stand, as well as MGR roundabout near district court will be revamped under the drive in the next two months.“A contractor has been identified to beautify five roundabouts and traffic islands at an estimated cost of Rs 1.47 crore. However, owing to poor periodical maintenance, advertisers for political parties have been defacing the roundabouts and traffic islands with posters and flex banners. The corporation had earlier roped in a New Delhi-based consultant to identify viable traffic islands and roundabouts for redevelopment. Trichy: Putting pedal to the metal, Trichy Smart City Limited has expedited works on a proposal to revamp as many as three roundabouts and two traffic islands here under the smart city programme. Considered the gateway for central and delta districts, private firms and banks have struck agreements with the civic body to maintaining these traffic regulators..