Commuters seek better traffic management at major junctions in Nagercoil

NAGERCOIL The lack of adequate traffic signage and police personnel at major intersections in Nagercoil has led to frequent traffic congestion in those areas, posing a safety risk to motorists and pedestrians. The problem is particularly evident at the Palpannai intersection on K.P. Road, Derik Junction, Parakkai Vilakku and Vetturnimadam.

Although police personnel were deployed at some of these places during peak hours, motorists continue to face difficulties navigating the busy stretch during the rest of the day. The absence of proper traffic signage at certain intersections further aggravates the situation. Kannan, an autorickshaw driver from Nesamony Nagar, said that vehicles approaching Derik Junction from three different directions often cause traffic congestion, particularly during peak hours.

He pointed out that although a traffic signal had been installed at the junction for vehicles coming from Collectorate Junction, it remained non-functional most of the time, with motorists failing to follow the signals.