Kerala village fights speeding menace with warning boards

In Parappuram, Kerala, villagers frustrated by repeated accidents on the Desom-Vallamkadavu stretch have put up bold warning boards.

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00:00In Kerala's Parapuram, speeding on road comes at a cost of getting thrashed.

00:04Surprised? Let me tell you why.

00:06In Parapuram, speeding vehicles have turned the 14.1 km Desaumwala Kadavu stretch into an accident hotspot,

00:12claiming at least three lies and leaving residents frustrated.

00:15Fed up, they put up warning boats threatening rash and negligent drivers.

00:19They even crowdfunded Rs 9 lakh to buy their own ambulance.

00:23But why did they feel the need to take such steps?

00:25The Desaumwala Kadavu stretch is a key route for travellers heading to Pochi International Airport from towns like Kottayam.

00:31According to ward member Gracie Dayanandan,

00:34Earlier, when the road was bad, accidents were fewer. Now we see them almost every other day.

00:39For the safety of residents, we had no choice but to put up such boats.

00:42According to reports, the stretch was renovated in 2024 for Rs 17 crore making it smooth.

00:47So smooth that motorists now treat it like a race track.

00:50Amid the accidents, Public Works Department authorities say enough warning signs are already in place.

00:55The road was renovated to high standards using bituminous macadam and concrete layering .

01:00There are sign boards and limit speed warnings in place.

01:03However, easing curves or widening them was not part of this project.

01:07Residents aren't convinced. Without speed breakers, cameras or curve correction,

01:11the road remains dangerous and attracts over-speeders.

01:14In response to growing concern, Kaladi police have tightened patrols,

01:17while the PWD have been asked to install more warning boards along the stretch.

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