Haphazard parking of trucks on Thoothukudi-Tiruchendur road raises safety concerns

Law and Order THOOTHUKUDI The haphazard parking of trucks along the Tiruchendur road near Muthiahpuram has irked residents and motorists, as it frequently causes traffic congestion in the area and increases the risk of accidents. As a port city, Thoothukudi witnesses movement of large numbers of trucks everyday to transport, load and unload goods and carry out other commercial activities. However, the city lacks adequate truck yards to accommodate these heavy vehicles.

This has resulted in trucks being parked along major roads, posing a serious safety hazard for motorists. S. M.

Santhanaraj, a resident of Muthiahpuram said trucks were routinely parked along the stretch between Uppathu Odai roundabout to the petrol bunk in Muthiahpuram, causing inconvenience to residents. Apart from disrupting the traffic movement, the stationery trucks had also contributed to several fatal and non-fatal accidents, he added. He noted that despite several instructions issued by the authorities and highway patrol personnel, there was no difference in the situation.