The never ending misery

The  never ending misery

Beena A

                You can’t reach your destination on time if you travel through Ulloor junction during peak hours.Ulloor junction is a major point in the city which is often haunted by traffic congestion. The main reason for this is its proximity to the Medical College, Technopark, Kerala University, Kinfra, Akkulam Lake and several other crucial destinations. Thousands of people pass through this junction daily.

                                   Ulloor traffic conjunction

              The narrowness of the roads and their pathetic condition also contributes to the traffic congestion. “The roads have not been widened or properly maintained to keep up with the swelling number of vehicles”, a traffic official said. The plan for widening the roads had to be withheld due to strong protest from the shop owners and the passengers suffer.

One wonders why such a bottle necked area doesn’t have traffic lights. Ambulances rushing to and from Medical College may be one reason for not installing a traffic light in the junction, said the policeman. A satisfactory solution to this problem can be found only if the roads are widened.

             Lack of bus bays is another major reason for traffic congestion in Ulloor, the cop added. K.S.R.T.C. drivers completely ignore the ‘line traffic system’ meant to ensure proper traffic movement, the officer opined.

             There are several instances of a patient dying on his way to the Medical College, missing an interview at Technopark or an examination in Kerala University due to the traffic block at Ulloor junction.

When will this misery end? No one knows for sure...