Footpaths at many places along the Mahatma Gandhi Road in Vijayawada are found to be exceeding the height limit set by the Indian Road Congress (IRC), causing much discomfort to pedestrians.
According to the IRC guidelines, the height of the footpath should be 150 mm (5.9 inches) from the road to ensure comfortable access to all pedestrians, especially the elderly and children, and prevent illegal parking by not allowing vehicles to mount over the footpath. The guidelines also say that anti-skid material has to be used on the surface of the footpath to ensure safety in all weather conditions.
