Traffic crawls at pot-holed Nanthoor Jn on NH 66

MANGLURU: The junctions that bifurcate Mangaluru city at numerous points on NH 66, connecting the Kochi and Mumbai, are ending up being a seasonal headache for vehicle drivers, traffic authorities in addition to locals residing on either side of the NH. The NH bifurcates the city at Mahaveer Circle (Pumpwell), Nanthoor, KPT and Kulur. While Pumpwell saw some relief after a years long work of flyover, Kulur flyover, without its correct service roadways are producing havoc throughout monsoon with endless traffic snarls. Initially proposed, the essential Nanthoor flyover by Mangalore Port Road Company in 2008 it never ever emerged due to absence of will from the authorities, both district as well as the NHAI. Now the outcomes are to see, with Nanthoor seeing hour-long gridlocks, never ever seen before. Traffic authorities manning the junction are at their wits end given that the gridlock is continuing from 7.30 am till about 9.30 pm, instead of earlier traffic jam from 8 am to 10am and 3 pm to 7.30 pm. The issue has actually been intensified due to aggressive monsoon this time, with the asphalt being harmed at the Nanthoor junction, impacting the traffic blood circulation. Traffic east Police Inspector Anand E states due to big pits, the lorries take an additional minute
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