Neeladri Road, once celebrated as a “wide road,” now seems to stretch that claim thin. With countless apartments bringing in more residents and vehicles, combined with bustling shops and thriving roadside vendors, the road’s width feels more like an illusion. Add pedestrians, forced to abandon the pavements (more on that later) and walk on the road, and you have a perfect recipe for daily chaos.

Speaking of pavements—or what little remains of them—most have either vanished or moonlight as parking spaces and vendor stalls. This pushes walkers into the traffic, turning a simple stroll into a game of survival. Dividers, too, make only a token appearance, leaving most of the road open for vehicles to cross sides during jams. The result? Congestion squared.

The 3-way junction near Pai Electronics and the 4-way junction near PCR Nursery are crying out for traffic signals—basic infrastructure that is long overdue. And if making a right turn in a vehicle during peak hours feels daunting, imagine the courage it takes for senior citizens to cross this road.

Pedestrian crossings, better pavements, no-parking zones, signals, dividers, and dedicated U-turns are not just wish-list items—they are necessities. More importantly, we need to follow these measures to make this road truly navigable for everyone.