A great relief to commuters along NH-66. The Karavali junction overpass cutting through udupi bypass is complete after a record time of 5 years :D. Just a month ago, the road was opened for traffic and sigh of relief for udupi citizens. It has been tough time over years for commuters with water-logging during monsoon, hectic traffic circumambulating the under-construction overpass, ruckus of buses under the bridge. The vehicles used to circle this overpass to get into the other lane. This was creating huge obstacle to the highway traffic causing accidents at times. The fury of express bus drivers is never ending and has no solution. They threaten other's life to meet their deadlines. With the opening of overpass, the pains have subsided and the traffic is smooth. Also authorities have sealed the midpoint of overpass to prevent crossing of the lanes at the outset of ascension. Here are the pictures from my short drive over the newly constructed overpass. The absence of lane marking clearly indicates that the path was open quite recently :D
Huge relief for overpass commuters but it is resulting in deadlock beneath the bridge. The narrow and short path is instantly resulting in deadlock near the junction. Moreover, the bus stop is located at the edge of junction which is worsening the jam. The traffic is completely jammed if the bus stops even for few seconds. Adding to the misery, the stubborn bus drivers halt in middle of road blocking smaller vehicles like cars and autos. The main traffic though quite a lot peaceful without any problems. During initial days, there was no lane markings on the newly constructed overpass. This coupled with absence of street lights was making it impossible to safely cross the overpass during night hours. This problem is now resolved which makes one to safely pass through the overpass!
Huge relief for overpass commuters but it is resulting in deadlock beneath the bridge. The narrow and short path is instantly resulting in deadlock near the junction. Moreover, the bus stop is located at the edge of junction which is worsening the jam. The traffic is completely jammed if the bus stops even for few seconds. Adding to the misery, the stubborn bus drivers halt in middle of road blocking smaller vehicles like cars and autos. The main traffic though quite a lot peaceful without any problems. During initial days, there was no lane markings on the newly constructed overpass. This coupled with absence of street lights was making it impossible to safely cross the overpass during night hours. This problem is now resolved which makes one to safely pass through the overpass!
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