India, Jan. 30 -- Sir,

This is to bring to your attention a public-interest issue from Rajarajeshwarinagar, 1st Cross Road, near GBJ Hospital, Mysuru. This stretch had witnessed a few accidents in earlier years, including a fatal incident. In response, the authorities installed temporary barricades, after which no further accidents have been reported. Residents acknowledge that these barricades have been effective in addressing the safety concern.

However, there is now an ongoing work to install a permanent concrete road divider along this narrow residential and hospital-access road. This has caused concern among residents and regular commuters:

1. The road is already narrow and a permanent divider will significantly reduce usable road...