Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (MS)

Mangaluru, Jan 30: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has successfully removed the remaining structures of the Surathkal toll gate, eliminating obstacles such as booth beds, lane dividers, and humps from the road.

Although the toll booth shelter was removed a month ago, the lane dividers and booth bed remained, resulting in six accidents at the site within the past month. The absence of street lights further exacerbated the situation, contributing to accidents.

Presently, only two large billboards indicating the former toll collection center remain. While these do not impede traffic flow, they serve as a reminder of the toll gate's historical presence. The public is urging the administration to install street lights, particularly as hundreds of students from the National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK) cross the road at this location. The high-speed stretch poses a significant risk of accidents, emphasizing the need for enhanced safety measures.