Techies raise concern over safety of Trichy IT park road

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Trichy: IT and ITES professionals commuting to their offices inside Elcot Trichy IT Park in Navalpattu near Trichy International Airport have raised concerns over safety lapses as the road lacks adequate streetlights.

Representations by locals and techies to add streetlights are going unaddressed, as the 100 feet road linking the IT park with Trichy-Pudukottai NH falls under the jurisdictions of village panchayats that lack adequate funds for maintenance.

“Many employees are returning home late at night, and stray cattle crossing and sleeping on the 100-feet road are not visible due to poor illumination. The road is smooth, but lack of lights is a serious safety threat for the workers,” R Thiruvenkadam, a social activist from Allur said.

Reiterating the demand to add more streetlights on the 100-feet road, Thiruvenkadam submitted a petition to the district collector on Monday.

Elcot Trichy IT Park is surrounded by Navalpattu, Kumbakudi and Gundoor panchayats. Activists urged the district administration to utilize corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds to erect streetlights.