Long wait for roundabout at RS Puram Junction

THE ever-busy RS Puram Junction in Coimbatore has become a symbol of bureaucratic impasse, with motorists bearing the brunt of growing ego clashes between the Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation (CCMC) and the city police.

- ARAVIND RAJ @ Coimbatore

Once regulated by traffic signals, the intersection of DB Road and TV Samy Road now operates without them, creating chaos and congestion.

The traffic signals were removed as part of the Smart City project works initiated by the CCMC. In place of the signals, the civic body introduced cobblestone pavements, seating arrangements, and selfie points—a makeover that, according to officials, enhances the aesthetic appeal of the area. However, this facelift has come at a steep cost—the effective width of the road has drastically reduced, significantly disrupting vehicular movement.