KMRL offers measures to ease traffic snarls as monsoon nears

Key points

• Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) has offered to improve the road safety and traffic management measures along the Kakkand route where the phase 2 project work is progressing in view of the impending monsoon.
• The southwest monsoon is expected to begin next week.
• More traffic wardens will be deputed at key locations to regulate traffic flow and assist pedestrians.
• An internal committee has been constituted to continuously monitor traffic safety and coordinate necessary interventions during the monsoon period, according to a communication.
• Additional reflectors and reflective tapes have been installed on barricades to improve visibility during nighttime and low-light conditions.