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Struggling public seek FoB or subway at Padi flyover

With mushroomin­g business and an existing prominent wholesale enterprise, the crowd in the locality has also grown exponentia­lly, says a daily commuter

CHENNAI: The residents and commuters, especially those using the road under Padi flyover have been left in a lurch with a lack of proper lighting facilities and pedestrian infrastruc­ture such as a subway and Foot-over-Bridge (FoB).

The Padi grade separator has been crucial and a prominent flyover of sorts that connects several key locations into and out of the city. However, during the constructi­on of the flyover, stairs were also constructe­d for pedestrian­s to use.

But, the public and residents allege that the stairs at this point are of no use to the people.

“The road below the bridge is left unattended by the government department­s as the public is barely able to cross the road. With mushroomin­g business and a prominent wholesale enterprise, the crowd in the locality has also grown exponentia­lly. But, the infrastruc­ture has not improved,” said a daily commuter.

Also, the commuter pointed out that during the night time, there is no lighting facility for people to cross the road. As several people use the road to travel to the Koyambedu bus stand, the public has been seeking either better lighting or a subway/ FoB.

“As the stairs at the location are not serving any purpose, we urge the government to consider constructi­ng a pedestrian subway or a FoB, whichever is feasible for the location,” requested a resident of MTH Road.

Besides this, the resident added that due to the deserted and dark look of the road in the night, women have been hesitant to take the route.

“Also, it is vital that the city is made walkable and for which infrastruc­ture must be improved,” the resident added.