Vehicular traffic flow at the Periyar statue junction on Anna Salai is set to change in three months with the Highways Department commencing work on formation of an elliptical roundtana that will have eight fountains, plants and lighting.
The roundtana has been designed in such a manner that the statue will be located inside it. A proper pathway would be formed inside the roundtana to reach the statue.
A source in the Highways Department said the road at that point was 10 lanes wide making it prone to accidents, especially since motorists drive at a high speed. Pedestrians find it difficult to cross the road due to this.
