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- Kochi Corporation is facing criticism for installing large digital master boards at major city intersections.
- These structures are creating traffic blind spots and blocking public footpaths.
- Residents and local organizations argue the boards are positioned poorly and endanger road users.
- Civic officials are currently conducting a survey to evaluate the placement and design of these advertising structures to address safety concerns.
What to watch next
- Results of the survey on digital master board types and placement.
- Kochi Corporation decision on the removal or relocation of existing boards.
- Updates on design changes mandated for the advertising firms.
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Dileep Kumar
president of Ernakulam Vikasana Samithi
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“Most of these very tall and wide boards create ‘blind spots’ by hampering the view of drivers and pedestrians at junctions”
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…Kerala High Court to civic agencies to clear them. The digital master boards of the Kochi Corporation that are being erected to display advertisements at junctions, has come as the last straw, with safety implications. Most of these very tall and wide boards create ‘blind spots’ by hampering the view of drivers and pedestrians at junctions ,” he said. Such boards have been exhibited at junctions on M.G. Road, including at Madhava Pharmacy Junction and on Rajaji Road, he added. Mr. Dileep Kumar had earlier this year submitted a complaint to the Kochi…
Naseema
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“We have already directed the firm concerned to change their design, since the boards are far too big and need better aesthetics”
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…and a decision will be taken at the earliest. The master boards were apparently conceived to inform members of the public about civic matters. In addition, advertisements too were mooted in order to garner revenue. We have already directed the firm concerned to change their design, since the boards are far too big and need better aesthetics ,” Ms. Naseema said. Published - September 20, 2026 07:44 pm IST…
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