SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo, along with Commissioner Srinagar Municipal Corporation Faz Lul Haseeb, SSP Traffic City Aijaz, and Principal GMC Srinagar Dr Iffat on Monday conducted an on-site inspection of the initiation of work on NawaBazar- Darish Kadal alternate route for traffic decongestion and management measures in the critical medical zone surrounding Shri Maharaja Hari Singh(SMHS) Hospital, Super Speciality Hospital and Dental College.
The project is a part of the broader mobility improvement and traffic regulation plan along the Nawab Bazar–Kaksaraie–Darish Kadal Corridor aimed at streamlining vehicular movement by distributing traffic through the Suner Kul route.
During the visit, the DC and SMC Commissioner, along with senior Officers and engineers, carried out an on-site assessment of the works initiated to develop this alternate road for improving mobility and decongesting the critical Medical Area around Super Speciality Hospital, SMHS and Dental College. The project shall allow for alternate vehicular movement through a specialised route.
An on-site assessment of establishing a dedicated parking facility around the high-priority hospital zone encompassing SMHS Hospital, Dental Hospital and the Super Speciality Hospital to prevent roadside congestion and facilitate smooth access for patients, attendants and emergency vehicles was also deliberated upon.
The Nawab Bazar–Kak Saraie-Darish Kadal corridor via the Suner Kul bund link is aimed at ensuring smooth mobility and decongested vehicular movement.
The DC directed the concerned executing agencies to ensure that the pace of work on the approved decongestion project is maintained at a fast rate to ensure timely completion of the project, emphasising the need to prioritise interventions that guarantee swift patient movement and timely ambulance access, while minimising inconvenience to residents, traders, and commuters. He noted that the proposed corridor would help redistribute traffic load, reduce bottlenecks in densely populated market stretches and streamline the approach roads leading to the major hospitals of Srinagar City.
The DC further highlighted that all measures are being implemented in close coordination with SMC, Traffic Police, local stakeholders, and health authorities to ensure smooth execution with minimal disruption. He also interacted with local residents during the visit and assured them that the District Administration is committed to improving amenities and easing traffic pressure, particularly along the heavy-load Nawab Bazar–Kak Saraie corridor.
Furthermore, the DC stated that Srinagar is moving towards scientifically planned, sustainable, and citizen-friendly traffic solutions, and that mobility-focused interventions across congested pockets will continue to be refined based on technical assessments and public feedback.
Administrative Officer, GMC Srinagar, Mohammad Ashraf Hakak; Chief Planning Officer, Fayaz Ahmad Dar; DSP Traffic Police, Suhail Ahmad; Medical Superintendent, SMHS Hospital, Dr Andleeb; Medical Superintendent, Super Speciality Hospital, Dr Rubina; Executive Engineer R&B, Abdul Qayoom; Tehsildar South and other Officers and engineers accompanied the DC during the visit.