Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (MS)

Udupi, Dec 5: Karavali Bypass junction flyover, which is the main connection center for Mangaluru-Kundapura-Udupi-Malpe road, was built a year ago, but till now there are no street lights provided in this area. Public is expressing rage against this administration apathy.

The flyover which is 800-meter long and 11 meter wide has six lanes. Three heavy vehicles can pass at a time. More than 20 electric poles are already installed for fixing the lights. Some bulbs are also fixed. But the flyover is still in darkness.

This matter was brought up in the recently held general body meeting of zilla panchayat also. None of the officials could give a clear cut explanation for the delay. In the Disha meeting of MP also, this issue was raised but there is no progress.

As there are no lights, gang of Youths Park their vehicles on the flyover and indulge in liquor consumption and create nuisance. This has caused anxiety to the other commuters who use this road for travel in the night. Locals have urged the administration to put an end to the immoral activities that are taking place on the flyover by fixing the lights as soon as possible.

Two-wheelers, cars, containers transporting fish, tempo and tourist vehicles commute through the flyover as well as the service road at Karavali junction. Not only the flyover, but also the four directional service road and underpass does not have street lights. Accessing these roads after 7 pm is really difficult. In addition, vehicles coming from wrong side is increased on the service road. Underpass commuting is also causing lots of hardship for the vehicle owners and drivers.

A local resident said, "Several months have passed after installing electric poles and some bulbs on Karavali Junction fly over. However, so far electricity connection is not given. This is causing issues for vehicle drivers in the night. Concerned officials should take immediate action."

Udupi-Chikkamagaluru MP Shobha Karandlaje says, "In the last Disha meeting that was held, instructions were given to officials to install street lights on Karavali junction. A separate meeting will be called soon to discuss highway issues and delay in fixing lights at Karavali junction."