NHAI restores two-way traffic movement around Green Circle in Vellore town
As the roundabout was identified as a ‘black spot’ (accident prone), NHAI decided to build a subway
On Tuesday, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) reinstated two-way traffic movement around Green Circle in Vellore town. The traffic restrictions had been in place since July 12 as part of the final phase of subway work along the Chennai - Bengaluru National Highway (NH 48) elevated corridor. The ₹7.50-crore project had been completed, allowing the carriageway around Green Circle to resume regular traffic flow.
NHAI officials noted that restoring traffic movement would reduce waiting times for motorists. Previously, only light vehicles could use the service lane, while other vehicles had to navigate a two-kilometer detour around Green Circle. Heavy vehicles faced significant delays. G. Sugan, a local motorist, welcomed the change, stating it brought steady and gradual traffic flow and improved safety for pedestrians crossing the roundabout, which had been identified as an accident-prone area. NHAI aims to complete all subway construction before the northeast monsoon.
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