COIMBATORE: Motorists commuting through Adis Street in the city's central zone have raised concerns over the poor condition of the stretch, which has remained in a dilapidated state for weeks. With the closure of Avinashi Road at Uppilipalayam Junction due to ongoing flyover construction, all vehicular traffic has been diverted through Adis Street, worsening the already deteriorated road.
Adis Street is a crucial stretch for commuters travelling from Nehru Stadium and Gandhipuram to Race Course, Railway Station, Avinashi Road and beyond. The road was dug up as part of the Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation's (CCMC) 24x7 Suez drinking water supply project, but after pipeline works, surface was only loosely filled with gravel and chip stones, turning the entire stretch into a dust bowl.
"It is like driving through a construction site every day. The dust is unbearable and road is damaging our vehicles," said S Srihari, a daily commuter and resident of Ram Nagar. "I understand that development takes time, but leaving the road like this for long is unacceptable."
Another commuter, V Radha, a daily commuter to her office near Anna Salai, said, "There is no proper signage, no water sprayed to control dust, and potholes are everywhere. Loose gravel makes it dangerous, especially for two-wheelers."
The stretch is now struggling to handle diverted traffic, resulting in gridlocks and an increased risk of accidents. Residents and commuters are urging civic authorities to take immediate action and repair the road surface.
"The road must immediately be made motorable," said a member of the local auto drivers' union. "Thousands use this road every day - this neglect is inconvenient and unsafe." Motorists are hoping for swift intervention from CCMC to restore normalcy before monsoon worsens conditions further.
When inquired, a CCMC official from the engineering wing said that the road will be relaid completely as soon as pipeline works are completed.