Ramps land on roads, constrict Kovai streets

Rising obstructions pose trouble to motorists and pedestrians; activists, residents demand corpn to initiate action

- ARAVIND RAJ @Coimbatore

A RISING number of residents across Coimbatore are extending ramps of their houses illegally onto the road, further narrowing congested streets and posing serious risks to motorists and pedestrians, claim social activists and residents.

However, Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation (CCMC) is yet to take concrete steps to curb the encroachments or issue clear guidelines to prevent them.

These extended ramps, often built without regard for public space, are becoming a common sight in densely populated residential areas. Two-wheelers and cars are forced to swerve dangerously close to walls and parked vehicles, increasing the probability of accidents.