TRAFFIC SCENARIO

There have been a lot of efforts by the government to streamline the traffic especially in the Srinagar city so that the commuters and general public are not put to any discomfort. Recently DC Srinagar inspected City areas to assess Traffic scenario. He directed for launching intensified drive against roadside encroachments, wrong parking, traffic violators, so that the footpaths are cleared and the people can walk on the pavements. He visited Jahangir Chowk, Magarmal Bagh, New Secretariat road, Batamaloo, Karan Nagar and other adjoining areas and took stock of the traffic movement. The DC also inspected the designated parking sites near Khalisa School, Magarmal Bagh and at Batamaloo. He directed the authorities to take strict action against the traffic violators particularly against wrong parking and roadside encroachments. He also directed for taking immediate measures to overcome traffic jams to ensure better regulation of traffic movement within Srinagar Municipal limits particularly on heavily occupied routes. He directed the Traffic Police, RTO Kashmir, Police, Revenue and SMC authorities to work in close coordination and act tough against traffic rules violators, who cause a lot of inconvenience to common people. He directed the officers to devise an effective mechanism for better traffic regulation, particularly hassle-free movement of Ambulances and other vehicles required to reach destination in a time bound manner. He directed the authorities to conduct a massive and intensified enforcement drive on daily basis against wrong parking and roadside encroachments in Srinagar City for visible improvement in traffic system.