Access Issues Persist at Robinson Park in Royapuram Amid Ongoing Construction
Entry to Robinson Park in Royapuram dug up for months, visitors irked
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Robinson Park in Royapuram, Chennai, has faced access issues for nearly four months due to stormwater drain construction, frustrating visitors. The main entrance is blocked, and alternative routes are congested, impacting those visiting the nearby RSRM Hospital and local sports ground.
- 01Robinson Park, also known as Arignar Anna Park, is famous for being the site where former chief minister C. N. Annadurai launched the DMK party.
- 02The ongoing stormwater drain work has left the entrance on Cemetery Road dug up, creating unsafe conditions with exposed rods and stagnant water.
- 03Visitors, including relatives of patients from the nearby RSRM Hospital, are struggling to find waiting space due to blocked access.
- 04A side entrance has been opened, but it is difficult to navigate due to lack of pavements and heavy traffic.
- 05Local MLA Vijay Dhamo was unavailable for comment, but officials have acknowledged the need for expedited work.
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Robinson Park, officially known as Arignar Anna Park, located in Royapuram, Chennai, has been in disarray for nearly four months due to ongoing stormwater drain construction. The entrance on Cemetery Road is blocked, leaving visitors frustrated and at risk due to open pits filled with sewage water, which have become breeding grounds for mosquitoes. The dangerous conditions are exacerbated by missing barricades and exposed rods that pose a risk to pedestrians. The park, historically significant as the site where former chief minister C. N. Annadurai announced the launch of the DMK party, is frequently visited by relatives of patients from the nearby RSRM Hospital, who now struggle to find a place to rest. Although a side entrance has been made available, it is difficult to access due to the absence of pavements and heavy congestion from MTC buses. Local residents, including regular park-goers like R. Avinash, have expressed their concerns over the lack of work progress, with officials indicating that the stormwater drain work is under the jurisdiction of the SWD department. Deputy mayor Mahesh Kumar has called for the work to be expedited.
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The ongoing construction and access issues at Robinson Park negatively affect visitors, particularly those needing to access the nearby RSRM Hospital.
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