Damaged Traffic Cones and Blinkers Pose Hazard on Udupi Roads

Road users in Udupi are confronting unsafe conditions after several traffic cones and road markings were found damaged and inconsistent across the district's main arteries.

The yellow cones that guide vehicles around construction and maintenance zones are cracked or missing reflective sleeves, while the blinkers—lighted signs meant to alert motorcyclists—are flickering or non‑functional, thereby compromising visibility at critical junctions.

Drivers reported confusion and increased near misses, prompting local police to issue precautionary advisories. Officials are mobilizing teams to replace the faulty equipment and are urging commuters to exercise extra caution. Source: Google News – Udupi.