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Santhekatte: Illuminating HID High-Mast lighting is in progress.

Kallianpura/Santhekatte, July 15, 2016: Santhekatte junction on NH 66 to be illuminated with HID High-Mast lighting system. The related work is progressing well. Electrification work is pending, It is said that, once it is  lit the High-Mast which is about 100 ft in height will illuminate the whole area till the kemmannu cross road. These lights are believed to be as good as stadium lights.

Santhekatte Juction is one similar to the 4 black spots identified by the district police. The four black spots identified in the city are near Vishnumurthy Nagar, Nittur State Home, Shiribeedu Junction and Ashirwad Junction. Most of the accidents were taking place because of poor design of roads and poor visibility especially in the evening. After 7 p.m., the car drivers had to struggle to see because of poor lighting. In two other places, there were bars nearby. This had led to some drunken persons crossing road without care leading to accidents. In some places, the road deviations on the National Highway 66 were unclear.

People hope that the new developments might help to facilitate the smooth traffic flow and prevent the future accidents in this Junction.

About High-Mast Lighting:

High-mast lighting is a tall pole with lighting attached to the top pointing towards the ground, usually but not always used to light a highway or recreational field. The pole that the lighting is mounted on is generally at least 30 metres (98 ft) tall (under this height it is referred to as conventional lighting system), while the lighting consists of a luminaire ring surrounding the pole with one or several independent lighting fixtures mounted around it. Some units have the lighting surrounded by a circular shield to prevent or reduce light pollution or light trespass from affecting neighbourhoods adjacent to the highway.

Maintenance of these systems are done by lowering the luminaire ring from the mast head to the base using a winch and motor to the ground or at a height accessible by a cherry picker and located in areas to allow for easier access without disrupting traffic