Year on, traffic park for kids awaits green signal

THE 'traffic park' established in Thanjavur as part of the Smart Cities Mission scheme has remained out of bounds for children and others for more than a year since its official inauguration.

- N RAMESH @ Thanjavur

Under the scheme, a traffic park was established near the Big Temple at a cost of around ₹50 lakh. The park spread over 35,000 square feet features scaled-down versions of roads, mini traffic signals, and a slide for children. There was also a proposal for making cycles available for children to provide them hands-on experience in using the roads and signals at the park. However, the park has remained locked for more than a year.