Civic body to develop Palakkarai roundabout
The Corporation has allocated ₹12.7 lakh to beautify Palakkarai roundabout in Tiruchi.
Tiruchi Corporation has sanctioned funds for developing the roundabout at Palakkarai, which connects Gandhi Market and residential areas in the city.
Following the redevelopment of the MGR statue roundabout near the district court and the Kamarajar roundabout near the Central Bus Stand, the civic body was criticised for ignoring interior areas, such as Palakkarai, which is one of the congested areas in the city.
Subsequently, the civic body has allocated ₹12.7 lakh to beautify the roundabout and the flyover. A consultant has been asked to prepare a plan for the beautification project.
According to the officials, the beautification of the traffic regulatory structure will prevent the defacing of public properties in the area.
“Since several automobile spare parts and repair outlets are situated in the area, we are planning to install statues made from metal scraps,” said a senior Corporation official.
A sum of ₹6 lakh has been sanctioned from the General Funds to beautify the roundabout. Decorative lights will be installed in the roundabout and traffic islands on QuaideMil
leth Road, connecting the Palakkarai area with Gandhi Market and Thanjavur Main Road.
The civic body has also sanctioned ₹6.7 lakh to carry out revamping and beautification works on the retaining walls on the west side of the Palakkarai flyover to prevent defacement with wall posters.
“We have also planned to beautify roundabouts and traffic islands on major roads. This way, public places can look more appealing,” the official added.
The civic body expects to complete the work within a month.
Meanwhile, local residents and fans have urged the Corporation to unveil the statue of late actor Sivaji Ganesan erected in the roundabout. The statue has remained covered since 2011.
We have also planned to beautify roundabouts and traffic islands on major roads, as this way, public places can look more appealing
SENIOR OFFICIAL Tiruchi Corporation