India News | Experimental Traffic Changes Rolled out in Srinagar to Ease Peak-hour Congestion
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. As part of these efforts, traffic authorities are making temporary adjustments such as closing and reopening specific turns and intersections. During a recent experiment on MA Road, officials temporarily shut a turn near the mechanised parking facility to observe whether redirecting movement towards another point would improve traffic behaviour.
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], April 3 (ANI): In a bid to tackle rising traffic congestion, the Srinagar Traffic Police have begun implementing experimental traffic management strategies during peak hours across key areas of the city.
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Traffic Srinagar, Ajaz Ahmad Bhat, on Thursday, said that officials are conducting daily on-ground assessments to better understand traffic patterns and introduce timely interventions.
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"We come here every day and monitor the traffic to gauge what we can do to ensure smooth traffic flow," he said.
Bhat described the approach as an "ongoing experiment," noting that similar measures have been taken in areas like Batamaloo, where turns were alternately closed and reopened based on traffic response.
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He emphasised that traffic patterns are not static but fluctuate throughout the day, requiring flexible and adaptive management.
"Traffic doesn't follow a fixed pattern, so without timely and occasional changes, it cannot be managed effectively. It is crucial to understand that traffic is very dynamic. We monitor it closely and implement changes wherever we see potential for improvement," he said.
Addressing public cooperation, the SSP noted that people are increasingly understanding the intent behind such initiatives. "People have become more observant and realise that these efforts are for their benefit. Many people gathered today and called it a good initiative. However, we cannot rely solely on public perception; we must make interventions based on actual traffic behaviour," he noted.
He also appealed to commuters to play their part in easing congestion. "Do not park vehicles on the roads. Use designated parking spaces, and if unavailable, ensure your vehicle does not obstruct traffic," he urged.
Additionally, he called on drivers to follow all traffic rules, maintain proper documentation, and prioritise safety, adding that enforcement actions are only taken in case of violations. (ANI)
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