Commuters demand immediate restoration of Krishna Nagar Main Road

Following barricading at Kokkupark junction, people residing in Lawspet and adjoining residential areas along the East Coast Road now prefer to use the Krishna Nagar Main Road and the narrow road through Chinniyanpet for commuting to the town. | Photo Credit: KUMAR SS The speedy restoration of Krishna Nagar Main Road has become more important now as the stretch has become the preferred route for many motorists following the traffic restrictions imposed at Kokkupark junction. The entire Krishna Nagar Main Road was dug up to lay electric cables a few months ago. The cable laying works were completed a month ago but the road is yet to be restored to its original condition hampering vehicle movement along the stretch.Following the barricading at Kokkupark junction, people residing in Lawspet and adjoining residential areas along the East Coast Road now prefer to use the Krishna Nagar Main Road and the narrow road through Chinniyanpet for commuting to the town.The residents of Krishna Nagar said they were finding it difficult to commute along the stretch because of the heavy traffic flow and poor condition of the road. “The number of vehicles passing through the stretch has increased drastically these days. Now the road is also in a bad condition as authorities are yet to take up restoration works after laying the electric cables. It has become all the more important to restore the road to its original condition,” Priya Patel, a resident of Krishna Nagar First Cross, said.She said the absence of streetlights in several places in Krishna Nagar added to the problem of commuting. “Heavy traffic, lack of proper road and streetlights make travelling, especially on two-wheelers very difficult. Then there is the problem of stray dogs lying around the dark corners of the road,” she added.Vinod Sharma, a resident of Krishna Nagar 17th Cross, said the place was prone to flooding as it was a low-lying area. “The topography of the area was such that even the slightest amount of rainfall will cause inundation. And in the instance of water logging, the road could get further damaged. If the restoration work is going to be delayed it will create severe hardship to the residents and commuters. The authorities should start repair works at the earliest,” he said. Published - July 30, 2026 08:51 pm IST