Heavy traffic chokes normalcy in upper Kodaikanal; visitors feel the ‘heat’ in ‘cool’ weather
Heavy traffic has disrupted normalcy in upper Kodaikanal for the second consecutive day, affecting vehicle flow and causing delays. Tourists faced significant congestion at popular spots, with vehicles moving slowly and parking issues exacerbating the situation. Local residents are calling for authorities to implement better traffic management to improve the experience for visitors.
- ▪Traffic congestion has been severe in Kodaikanal due to the peak summer vacation season.
- ▪Vehicles were moving at a snail's pace, with some intersections taking up to 15 minutes to cross.
- ▪Local residents are urging authorities to find solutions to ease traffic flow and improve visitor experience.
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Heavy traffic for the second consecutive day in the upper hills affected the smooth flow of vehicles in many parts of Kodaikanal on Sunday.With summer vacation at its peak, the vehicles from far and wide had lined up from as early as 7 a.m.. From the entry point, i.e., Silver Cascade, there was heavy traffic and vehicles moved at snail’s pace. To cross a particular intersection, it took almost 15 minutes on one side.The situation was worse in tourist spots. Apart from the vehicles parked on both sides of the road, there was heavy crowd inside the locations. As the carriage space had shrunk, heavy vehicles such as buses found it difficult to move.With very less police personnel regulating traffic at one or two points, there was chaos throughout the day.
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