‘Successful’ Palarivattom model is road ahead for Vyttila: Experts

WITH Vyttila junction continuing to experience chronic traffic congestion during peak hours, experts have called for replicating the "successful" traffic island model of Palarivattom bypass junction to ensure the free flow of vehicles at Kerala's busiest junction.

- KRISHNA KUMAR K E @Kochi

A new proposal, conceived by Kochi Metro Rail Ltd (KMRL) officials and already submitted to the PWD minister, suggests a loop system, which will integrate the traffic with Vyttila Hub.

"The major objectives of the proposed plan, which can be implemented without much financial implications, are to eliminate traffic signals and crossing of paths. The same was successfully tried out in Palarivattom and recently in Kalamassery, along the NH section. It can be done at Vyttila by redirecting the vehicles proceeding to Tripunithura and Alappuzha sides from Kochi city and Edappally through the western end of Vyttila hub," a senior KMRL official said.

As per the plan, vehicles coming from the city side must take a left turn at Vyttila junction and proceed ahead to Vyttila bus stop (towards Edappally) before taking a U-turn beneath the flyover. They have to go through the NH service road and take a left turn after the Kaniyampuzha turn to enter the hub.