Large crowds and mismanaged parking caused a large traffic jam on the Masi streets as car traffic was reduced to a slow moving single lane. (pic taken at East Masi street)
Because of the encroachments, crowds of people stop at these shops and block the entire footpath, preventing us from using them,” Selvi said. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Madurai | Silver Rate in Madurai | Bank Holidays in Madurai | Public Holidays in Madurai | Madurai AQI | Weather in Madurai | Petrol Price in Madurai | Diesel Price in Madurai | CNG Price in Madurai | LPG Price in Madurai Stay updated with the latest Madurai news.
Armed with nothing more than an umbrella, Selvi, one such shopper, said they assumed the rains would restrict crowds. “In fact, the rain has only made it worse in the crowd as mud is getting on our clothes and into the shop floor,” she said. A corporation official said they will order the shops to stop and remove any encroachments on the Masi streets in the coming week.
Madurai: The severe flood warnings and waterlogging in main areas of Madurai city in the past week have failed to dampen the festive spirit of residents as shoppers thronged the commercial hubs. Two weeks before Diwali, Masi and Veli streets were packed with shoppers creating traffic jams on all four streets. Cars were forced onto a single lane of slow-moving traffic, avoiding illegally double-parked two and four wheelers on both sides of the road as well as pedestrians. Shoppers also complained that encroachments on the footpath and roadside made it difficult to navigate the streets, especially with the large number of people. “We have no option other than to walk on the roads. Despite this, crowds continue to pour into shops on the streets, prompting traffic police to intervene and direct traffic. Police also removed vehicles and fined them for parking illegally. Download the TOI App.