Ittiyappara: Despite potholes on the Ittiyappara–Banglamkadavu road being filled with quarry waste after a woman scooter rider lost her teeth in an accident, the newly formed humps on the stretch continue to pose a serious threat to motorists.

Motorists, especially two-wheeler riders, remain at high risk as they navigate the road, often unaware of these hazardous humps. The Kerala Water Authority (KWA) created around 15 humps over a half-kilometre stretch from Ittiyappara to Poovathumkunnu following pipeline installations under the Jal Jeevan Mission project. However, pipeline connections near the Ranni Gate are still incomplete, leaving large pools of mud and uneven depressions on the road.

A recent accident involving a woman motorcyclist on this stretch resulted in the loss of four teeth. Along with the accident site, pits have been dug at 15 locations to provide water connections to household units and other buildings between Ittiyappara and Poovathumkunnu Junction. While the pits were initially filled with soil, frequent vehicle movement and heavy rainfall have caused them to resurface, making the road even more hazardous.

Following the accident near Ranni Gate, potholes in the area were filled with quarry waste. While this provided temporary relief, much of the road remains swampy and uneven. Quarry waste was used to fill the pits, but these areas were slightly raised to prevent them from caving in too quickly. Unfortunately, these raised areas have now transformed into dangerous humps.

For motorists, particularly those travelling at night, these humps present a high risk of accidents. The stretch, already notorious for its potholes, has become a de facto trap for unsuspecting drivers.