The Thiruvananthapuram Corporation has initiated a rectification drive to address unsafe and poorly installed lamp posts along the PMG-Palayam Road in the city. The work follows public complaints and safety audits that identified the faulty installations as a hazard to pedestrians and motorists.
According to reports, the lamp posts were found to be installed at incorrect heights and angles, with some bases not properly secured. This posed a significant risk of the structures collapsing, especially during the monsoon season with strong winds.
The Public Works Department is overseeing the corrective measures, which involve reinforcing the bases and adjusting the posts to meet standard safety specifications. The work is being carried out in phases to minimize disruption to traffic on the busy thoroughfare.
Local councilors have emphasized that the project is part of a broader initiative to audit and rectify substandard streetlight installations across the city to ensure public safety. No specific timeline for the completion of the work on PMG-Palayam Road has been officially announced.
