IGP reviews traffic situation on NH in Samba, Kathua
IGP Traffic, J&K, M Suleman Choudhary conducted a tour of Samba and Kathua districts to assess the current traffic situation on the Pathankot-Jammu National Highway and inspected ongoing construction of the Delhi-Katra Expressway.
He was accompanied by Girdhari Lal, SSP Traffic, Rural Jammu, Sukhdev Singh, Dy SP Traffic, Samba-Kathua, among others.
During the visit, the IGP reviewed key traffic hotspots across the National Highway-44 from Jammu to Lakhanpur. He focused on areas where construction work of expressway has resulted in bottlenecks, leading to significant delays and congestion. He discussed with the officers the need for timely completion of projects, as well as measures to minimise the impact of construction on traffic flow.
The IGP also emphasised the importance of proper signage, alternative routes and coordinated planning to reduce disruptions caused by these ongoing developments.
The primary focus of this visit was to resolve the ongoing traffic congestion issues on NH-44 from Jammu to Lakhanpur. Specific congestion points discussed included Balol Bridge near Hotel Sarover, Near JK Oil Mills Bari Brahmana, Sidco Chowk, Main Market Bari Brahmana, Bari Brahmana Chowk towards Bishnah cut, Railway cut, Sabji Mandi Bari Brahmana, near Marigold Palace, near Aracot, Palli Morh, Dayalachack Chowk, Chann Rorian, Rajbagh, Sakhtachak, Barnoti, Hatli Morh, etc.
The IGP directed all officers to focus on ensuring that traffic does not come to a complete standstill. The officials were instructed to maintain a constant flow of traffic, wherever possible, and avoid gridlocks besides, use their expertise in traffic management to divert traffic in congestion zones or resolve any traffic-related issues.
The IGP reiterated the necessity for close coordination between the Traffic Police, construction agencies and other stakeholders to mitigate the challenges posed by construction activities. He also appealed to the public to be patient and cooperative during this phase of development.
