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Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (DV) 

Udupi, May 17: The broken signal light pole which was posing danger to the public on Kinnimulki-taluk office main road, Jodukatte here was shifted on Tuesday May 17. 

One part of the rusted signal light pole gave way due to the heavy wind-aided rain that lashed the city on the night of Monday. In this regard, daijiworld.com had published news on Tuesday. The officials who were alerted by this have shifted the signal pole from the spot. 

There are several such kinds of signal poles in the city on prominent roads. Due to improper maintenance, the signal poles have rusted. 

Though the signal lights do not function, the administration has failed to remove these signal poles. Now, these poles have turned dangerous for pedestrians. After one portion of the signal light fell on the road in Kalsanka junction, it was shifted. The signal poles which are not in use should be replaced by the concerned department, say the public. 

Earlier report

Udupi: Broken signal light pole causing danger to public

Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (MS)

Udupi, May 17: One portion of the signal light pole near Jodukatte on Kinnimulki-taluk office main road is hanging and causing danger to public.

From many years, this signal light pole was lying in unused condition. One part of the same got broke due to the heavy wind-aided rain that lashed the city on the night of Monday May 16.

There are many more signal light poles in the city that are not used since many years. But they are not removed and are causing danger as they are getting rusted.

Earlier, a similar incident happened at signal light pole at Kalsanka and later the concerned authorities got it cleared after receiving complaint from public. Now the public is urging for similar action on the broken signal light pole at Jodukatte.