Srinagar: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg on Wednesday chaired a multi-department meeting to review traffic management measures and the progress of key road infrastructure projects aimed at improving traffic flow in Srinagar.
According to an official statement, the meeting was attended by the Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Commissioner Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), Vice Chairman Srinagar Development Authority (SDA), Regional Transport Officer (RTO) Kashmir, SSP Traffic Srinagar and senior officers from the Roads and Buildings (R&B) Department, Srinagar Smart City Limited (SSCL) and other departments.
The meeting reviewed the progress of several projects, including the Natipora Crossing–Chanapora Bridge road, T-junction at Natipora, Shalteng–Parimpora flyover, foot overbridge at JVC, underpasses at Nowgam and Mominabad, the Doodganga bank road from Barzulla to Sanatnagar, painting of zebra crossings and stop lines, development of bus stops, establishment of an e-charging station at Batamaloo, removal of traffic bottlenecks and identification of no-honking zones.
Officials from the R&B Department and SSCL briefed the meeting on the status of the projects and their completion timelines.
The Divisional Commissioner stressed the need for coordination among departments and directed the executing agencies to ensure timely completion of the projects to improve traffic management and commuter convenience in the city, the statement added.
