VELLORE: The National Highways (NH) department removed encroachments from the roadside on the CMC Arcot Road in Vellore city on Thursday. District Collector P Kumaravel Pandian oversaw the drive.
Officials from revenue and police departments and the Vellore City Municipal Corporation (VCMC) joined the NH team in clearing the encroachments, sources said. Carts, small vendors and advertisement boards were removed.