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Mangaluru's GHS Road: Pedestrian Chaos & Traffic Nightmares
9 Sep
Summary
- Narrow roads and roadside parking impede traffic flow on GHS Road.
- Discontinuous and damaged footpaths force pedestrians into traffic.
- Ongoing construction further reduces available parking space.
A critical stretch of Ganapathi High School (GHS) Road in Mangaluru, connecting a major market area, faces severe infrastructure challenges. Heavy pedestrian and vehicular movement is hampered by narrow carriageways and frequent roadside parking, often reducing the road's usable width and causing traffic jams.
Pedestrian safety is compromised due to uneven and discontinuous footpaths, forcing people to walk alongside moving vehicles. This issue is compounded by buses stopping abruptly, even at non-designated spots, and ongoing construction projects that have eliminated previously available parking spaces.
The lack of coordinated traffic and pedestrian management is evident, with damaged footpaths, water discharge onto roads, and vehicles parked along the roadside contributing to the daily congestion. Residents and shopkeepers report that these problems have persisted for years, highlighting a significant gap between the area's commercial growth and its essential infrastructure.
