Perambur residents blame poor planning for safety hazards

Hidden signboards and rampant footpath parking in Perambur are causing safety hazards and frustration for residents, prompting complaints about ineffective infrastructure. Residents report that signboards are obscured by infrastructure, and steel railings meant to prevent parking are ignored, forcing pedestrians into the road. Local officials and contractors are blamed for poor planning and oversight of civic projects. The city's zonal officer acknowledged the issues and stated that replacement of the signboards is underway. Residents are also concerned about the waste of taxpayer money on ineffective infrastructure.