Uttarakhand Chief Secretary outlines key actions to improve Dehradun traffic system

Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan held a meeting at the Secretariat with officials from the Integrated Metropolitan Transport Authority and other relevant authorities to discuss the traffic system in Dehradun city.

The meeting focused on addressing the city's traffic congestion issues. According to a release on Monday, the Chief Secretary received updates on decisions made in previous meetings and emphasized the need to swiftly implement the action plan prepared to tackle traffic problems.

The Chief Secretary directed the Secretary of the Public Works Department to take immediate action and prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for improving 10 key intersections that have been identified as major traffic congestion points.

He also instructed the District Magistrate and the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) of Dehradun to ensure strict adherence to traffic rules, highlighting the importance of running continuous awareness campaigns.

In addition to this, Bardhan emphasized the need for identifying new parking spaces within the city to alleviate congestion. He suggested communicating with school management and parents to consider adjustments to school opening and closing times to reduce traffic during peak hours.

Furthermore, Bardhan directed the Mussoorie Dehradun Development Authority (MDDA) to expedite the process of relocating the Aadhat Bazaar, ensuring that plots are allotted to traders soon. He set a deadline for the completion of work related to the shift, urging strict adherence to the schedule. The Chief Secretary also instructed a survey of parking spaces in commercial complexes and shopping malls, with strict action to be taken against those not utilizing their designated parking areas.

As per the release, Bardhan stressed the importance of setting up traffic parks to raise awareness about traffic rules among citizens and future generations. He further directed concerned departments to remove encroachments from footpaths and relocate utilities to ensure smooth traffic flow. Bardhan also pointed out the issue of vehicles being parked along the widened roads, which is recreating previous congestion issues, and called for strict action against improper parking.