New higher speed breaker installed after contentious one removed
The removal of a controversial speed breaker near Tata Steel’s power house gate in Jugsalai leads to severe traffic disruption.
JAMSHEDPUR – A contentious speed breaker in Jugsalai was removed on Saturday afternoon, only to be replaced by a higher one, causing significant traffic congestion.
The removal operation, conducted during peak hours, resulted in hours-long traffic jams.
Many commuters missed their trains due to the unexpected delays.
Tata Steel UISL carried out the removal despite the high volume of traffic in the area.
The absence of traffic police from the nearby Jugsalai police station compounded the chaos.
Police officers, typically present for helmet checks and commercial vehicle inspections, were notably missing during the incident.
Eventually, some officers were stationed near the Jugsalai flyover to manage the situation.
However, no efforts were made to halt the daytime construction work causing the disruption.
The decision to conduct the removal during daylight hours, rather than at night, increased public inconvenience.
The original speed breaker issue, caused by poorly placed and excessive speed breakers, remains unresolved.
Commuters continue to face difficulties due to the newly installed higher speed breaker.
The situation highlights the need for better planning in urban infrastructure modifications.
Public outcry over the original speed breaker led to its removal, but the replacement has not improved conditions.
The incident raises questions about the coordination between city authorities and Tata Steel UISL.
Local residents express frustration over the continued disruption to their daily commutes.
