Avadi has taken a significant step towards improving pedestrian safety and traffic flow. Encroachments on the Poonammallee highway, including shops and advertising boards, have been removed. New rainwater drains with pedestrian tiles have also been constructed. These combined efforts aim to enhance the overall living conditions in the area.

Avadi Makes Progress in Road Safety and Infrastructure. The ongoing efforts to enhance public safety and infrastructure in Avadi have yielded significant results. A major step towards improving pedestrian safety and traffic flow has been removing encroachments on the Poonammallee highway.

For years, the 4.5 km stretch between JP Estate and Baruthipattu has been plagued by the occupation of footpaths by commercial establishments. This posed a serious risk to pedestrians and contributed to chronic traffic congestion.

In a concerted effort to address these issues, the Highways Department, in collaboration with the Avadi police, has successfully cleared the footpaths of obstructions. Over 75 advertising banners and constructed roofs were removed using heavy machinery.

It's worth noting that the Poonammallee highway has recently undergone a major infrastructure upgrade with the construction of rainwater drains at Rs. 49 crores. These drains are equipped with 'tiles' for the convenience of pedestrians.

This combined effort to clear encroachments and improve infrastructure is a positive development for the residents of Avadi. It is expected to significantly enhance the overall quality of life and safety in the area.

Let's hope that these improvements are maintained and that similar actions are taken to address other areas affected by encroachments.