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Trichy Bollards Crumble: Poor Quality Sparks Safety Fears
4 Jul
Summary
- Bollards installed using road safety funds were damaged within two months.
- Damaged bollards create gaps allowing illegal U-turns on bridges.
- Police acknowledge need for better quality bollards in future purchases.
Bollards recently installed by Trichy City police have already been damaged, raising significant concerns about their quality and durability. These installations, part of a Rs 1.6 crore initiative funded by Road Safety Funds, were intended to enhance traffic management on bridges.
However, within two months of their April installation, numerous bollards on the Aristo Road Over Bridge have been damaged, uprooted, or displaced, primarily due to vehicle collisions. The absence of these bollards has resulted in gaps, facilitating dangerous illegal U-turns. Police have temporarily placed barricades to block these openings.
Concerns have been voiced regarding the quality of materials used, with calls for better-grade bollards capable of withstanding impacts. Suggestions include installing surveillance cameras and warning signs to improve enforcement and deter damage to public property. Police officials have indicated that the poor quality of the current bollards will be considered when procuring replacements of superior quality.
