Residents including women, farmers, petty traders and students from eight villages in Tirupattur on Tuesday blocked the Vaniyambadi - Alangayam Main Road, which is maintained by the State Highways, in Valaiyampatti village against encroachments on both sides of the stretch for many years.
Residents said many villages in Alangayam Taluk use the stretch to go to key towns like Tirupattur, Jolarpet, Natrampalli and Vaniyambadi for public facilities such as high schools, government hospitals, banks, government offices and bus terminus. “Due to the encroachments, the actual carriageway of the stretch became narrow, resulting in accidents, especially during the night. Restoration of its original space will help to save lives,” said S. Perumal, a resident.
