Damaged underpass at Kollampalayam causes hardship to motorists

ERODE The damaged road surface at the road under bridge (RUB) at Kollampalayam on National Highway 381A (Vellakovil–Sankari) is causing considerable difficulty to motorists, particularly two-wheeler riders. The underpass is a major exit point from the city and carries heavy traffic throughout the day. The underpass was earlier maintained by the State Highways Department. The stretch was declared part of National Highway 381A through Gazette Notification No.

2282 dated May 27, 2024. However, the road beneath the bridge continues to be maintained by the Railways. The structure, measuring 10.5 metres in width and 5.5 metres in height, has been facing persistent waterlogging issues. Though repair works were carried out last year, the road surface has deteriorated considerably.

A section of the road is badly damaged, with portions of the concrete and asphalt missing and loose stones and aggregate exposed. Two parallel metal strips are also visible in the damaged section. Rainwater stagnates in several places, while deep cracks have developed around the affected area.