The traffic at the intersection of Masilamani Street, Avvai Shanmugam Road and Thiru Vi Ka High Road in Royapettah is unmanageable most of the time.
Now residents have asked the Chennai Traffic police to deploy a traffic personnel on all days at this intersection, which is used by many motorists to get to Royapettah, Mylapore and Anna Salai. There are many schools in the vicinity and without a dedicated police personnel, crossing the stretch is sometimes risky and time-consuming.
During rush hour, negotiating the intersection is an ordeal.
“Not a day passes without arguments. Motorists coming from Thiru Vi Ka High Road never halt at the intersection. The motorists swerve left and right to avoid getting caught in the traffic,” said C. Kurian, a resident of Royapettah.
Similarly, motorists coming from Royapettah High Road never halt. They take a free right turn to enter Masilamani Street and Avvai Shanmugam Salai.
“I have taken up the issue with the authorities, but no steps have been taken,” said J. Anand, a resident of Masilamani Street, adding that deploying a traffic police will restore some order.
As the Royapettah Police Station is located close-by, residents feel they must have more vigil at the stretch.
