Dindigul Collector inspects underpass on Old Karur Road

Dindigul Collector Durgamoorthi on Friday conducted an inspection of the underpass on the Old Karur Road. The residents have repeatedly complained about the water seepage that left the underpass inundated.

The inspection was carried out to find a solution to the issue in the interest of the residents. Waterlogging at the underpass on Old Karur Road was also highlighted at the recently held Corporation Council meeting.

The underpass was built beneath the railway line on the Old Karur Road. The work which had commenced in 2018 was completed in 2024. As the underpass was constructed at a depth of about 20 feet below the ground level, water began seeping through the walls.

In 2025, a sum of ₹4 crore was allocated for works to drain the water from the underpass. To address the issue, steps were taken to channel the water seeping from the walls through pipes and drain it into the collection pits, from where it could be pumped out. However, water seepage could not be stopped and was recurring.

Despite summer, water was getting stagnant and this forced the vehicle users to avoid the stretch. People also complained about frequent accidents along the stretch. Many educational institutions were along the stretch and the students commuting to the institutions were facing hardship.

The public have urged the authorities to take necessary steps to resolve the issue. The authorities have been taking steps to drain the water. People complained about a similar situation in Balakrishnapuram on Siluvathur Road beneath the Palani track.