Rotary at Exchange Junction, Road Widening at Sangarmal Approved, No-Honking Zones Declared Near Hospitals, Schools in Srinagar

Srinagar, Dec 27, KNT: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg on Friday chaired a meeting of the Multi-Disciplinary Committee on Traffic Management System to review and approve a series of proposals aimed at easing traffic congestion and improving mobility across Srinagar city.

The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Akshay Labroo, Chief Executive Officer Srinagar Smart City Limited Fazlul Haseeb, Vice Chairman Srinagar Development Authority, Senior Superintendent of Police Traffic, and senior officers from the Public Works Department, Waqf Board and other concerned departments.

During the meeting, the Divisional Commissioner reviewed detailed drawings of proposed traffic interventions, including construction of a rotary at Exchange Junction, widening of the road at Sangarmal Junction, and improvement works at Jahangir Chowk to facilitate smoother vehicular movement along MA Road. After detailed deliberations, the committee approved the implementation of these measures.

The meeting also reviewed the positive impact of introducing one-way traffic on several interior roads in the city. Officials informed that the arrangement has helped reduce congestion, and the committee proposed extending the one-way system to additional areas.

It was further informed that color coding of mini-buses has been completed in the western zone of the city, while the process for the eastern zone will be initiated shortly to improve route identification and regulation.

To address noise pollution, the Divisional Commissioner approved the declaration of no-honking zones in sensitive areas, including near JVC Hospital, Children’s Hospital and Karanagar.

Regarding frequent accidents on the Parimpora–Narbal Highway, the Divisional Commissioner directed the Public Works Department to conduct a joint inspection with BEACON authorities to identify the causes of recurring accidents and suggest corrective measures.

On the proposed multi-level parking facility at Jamia Masjid Srinagar, the Divisional Commissioner instructed the Deputy Commissioner Srinagar and CEO SSCL to take up the matter with the Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board and Auqaf Committee.

The meeting was also informed that tenders have already been floated for IT-based parking facilities at Harwan, Nehru Park and Makai Park. In addition, the Divisional Commissioner reviewed the Action Taken Report on issues related to realignment of e-bus routes, establishment of e-bus charging stations and construction of a vehicular underpass at Mominabad Junction.

Emphasizing the need for effective traffic monitoring, the Divisional Commissioner directed the CEO SSCL to expedite the installation and operationalization of all Integrated Traffic Management System cameras across Srinagar city. [KNT]