Saripalla Residents Plead for Urgent Action on Access Road Amidst Construction Woes
Mangaluru: The residents of Saripalla Second Cross have formally appealed to the Commissioner of Mangaluru City Corporation, citing severe access problems due to ongoing roadwork in the area. In a letter, the residents outline major disruptions and safety risks caused by the current road conditions.
The residents’ main grievance stems from the extensive concreting and road-widening project underway from Saripalla Bus Stand to Kotimura. While they recognize the long-term benefits of these infrastructure upgrades, the immediate effect on the Saripalla Second Cross community has been severely negative. The original road, a vital artery for daily commutes, has been dug up, severing access for residents.
A particularly alarming point raised in the appeal is the presence of an open drain directly across the access point to Saripalla Second Cross. The residents report that the only provision for crossing this significant obstruction is a solitary stone, which they deem “inadequate and unsafe for both pedestrians and vehicles.” This precarious arrangement poses a substantial risk to the safety and well-being of individuals attempting to navigate the area, especially those with mobility challenges, children, and the elderly. Furthermore, the lack of a proper crossing severely impedes vehicular movement, creating considerable inconvenience for daily commuters and potentially affecting emergency services access.
The collective letter explicitly calls upon the concerned authorities to take immediate remedial action. The residents have put forth a clear and actionable request: “to kindly cover the drain with a concrete slab or provide a suitable crossing arrangement at the earliest.” This proposed solution aims to restore safe and convenient passage for the residents, accommodating both pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
The residents of Saripalla Second Cross have expressed their earnest hope that this critical matter will receive the immediate attention of the Commissioner and the relevant departments within the Mangaluru City Corporation. They underscore the urgency of the situation, emphasizing the need for prompt action to mitigate the current hardships and avert potential accidents. The community’s unified plea reflects a common desire for improved infrastructure that prioritizes the safety and accessibility of its citizens during development projects. The letter concludes with a note of gratitude, expressing confidence that their concerns will be addressed expeditiously.
To
The Commissioner
Mangaluru City Corporation
Mangaluru
Subject: Request for Provision of Proper Access Road at Saripalla Second Cross
Respected Sir,
We, the residents of Saripalla Second Cross, wish to bring to your kind attention the difficulties being faced by the local residents due to the ongoing concreting and road-widening work from Saripalla Bus Stand to Kotimura.
As part of the project, the existing road has been excavated, leaving the residents of Saripalla Second Cross without proper access for their daily commute. At present, there is an open drain across the access point, and only a single stone has been placed for crossing, which is inadequate and unsafe for both pedestrians and vehicles.
We therefore request the concerned authorities to kindly cover the drain with a concrete slab or provide a suitable crossing arrangement at the earliest. This will enable residents to commute safely and conveniently, both on foot and by vehicle.
We trust that this matter will receive your immediate attention and that the necessary action will be taken at the earliest.
Thanking you.
Yours faithfully,
Residents of Saripalla Second Cross
Saripalla, Mangaluru