Encroachments, including roadside eateries, petty shops and commercial establishments, on arterial roads such as RTO Road and South Avenue Road, were demolished in Vellore on Thursday.
Officials of the Vellore City Corporation, State Highways Department and the police oversaw the demolition drive that led to the removal of around 40 petty shops and roadside stalls.
The aim of the drive was to restore the original width of the arterial roads, which was about 60 feet. “The demolition drive is not a one-time exercise. Encroachments remain a major reason for congestion on these roads. The drive is being done in all four zones of the civic body,” said P. Ashok Kumar, Commissioner, Vellore Corporation.
