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Tiruchi Corporation has decided to widen the existing Konakarai Road, running along Kudamuritti canal, from Woraiyur to Tiruchi-Karur highway in the city so that the road could cater to more traffic,
Theatres comply with 50% occupancy directive
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Theatre owners across Tiruchi prepared their halls for 50% occupancy as per instructions of the state government. The move comes at a time when audiences were just starting to return to theatres, they rued.
Fresh restrictions cause concern among owners as their source of revenue was heavily hit last year. Business picked up around Pongal when
Master was released but recorded a dip since March. Theatres sported markings on alternate seats in the halls after a few months of relaxations. ‘We did not think we would have to do this again,’ a manager of a theatre near Chathram Bus Stand said.
Salai Road overbridge closed for repairs
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Work under way on the road overbridge on Fort Station Road in Tiruchi.
The road overbridge on Salai Road is closed to traffic due to repair work and road expansion undertaken by Tiruchi Corporation.
The structure developed cracks and, in August last, a portion of the road caved in after heavy rainfall. It was then closed for heavy vehicles.
Soon after the incident, the civic body made temporary arrangements. Sand bags were stacked up to provide stability and barricades erected to stop heavy vehicle traffic such as buses and trucks from plying on the bridge. Heavy sand erosion was detected along the parapet and the road caved in to about 50 feet, officials said.