New Delhi: The Delhi Traffic Police are working to give provide relief to commuters from traffic jams in the national capital, but the latter remained
unsatisfied. Out of 12 main jam-packed roads, five have seen some improvements so far. The work include putting up barriers at dangerous spots, blocking unsafe road cuts, and sending more staff to manage traffic. Two roads have had bigger changes like making a roundabout smaller and adding more officers. But bigger projects still need to happen, and letters have been sent to civic bodies like the Public Works Department (PWD), Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), and National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to take action, reported The Times of India. Earlier this year, joint inspections were done on all 12 problem roads. Based on these checks, the traffic police fixed some issues directly and passed bigger ones to the civic agencies. Also Read: Faridabad AC Explodes, Kills 3 Family Member and Dog; Son Jumps Off Balcony in Chaos For example, on the busy stretch between Mangi Bridge and Majnu Ka Tila on Ring Road, lots of traffic meets and causes jams. To help, the police closed a central road cut near Hanuman Setu and removed old footbridge pillars that took up road space. But new footbridges, parking areas, and clear signs are still needed. The police have added a new traffic light at the crowded Rani Jhansi Road, which used to be very crowded because of large roundabouts. They have made the roundabouts smaller, painted new road markings, and cleared encroachments. Though a team of 23 officers is dispatched regularly to control traffic, the problem is not fully solved. Some big trees and park boundaries still block lanes, making the roads narrower. On GTK Road near Azadpur market, trucks, carts, rickshaws, and many people struggle for space, made worse by metro construction and bad road conditions. Repairs and safety measures were suggested months ago but have not been done yet. At Libaspur underpass on NH-44, trucks from different directions cause traffic jams, and bigger fixes like widening the bridge and adding barriers are still pending. In Anand Vihar, a busy transport hub, some repairs and rearrangements have helped traffic flow better. A new footbridge has been approved, parking organised, and illegal parking cracked down on. Still, poor pedestrian paths and lack of proper bus and cab spaces cause problems. At Khajuri Chowk, where traffic from five roads meets, only temporary fixes like blocking unsafe cuts with barriers have been done. Important suggestions, like moving a bus stop and adding traffic lights, are yet to happen. Near Dwarka and the airport on NH-48, police and highway officials closed or changed some road entrances, which helped traffic a little. But heavy traffic drew from nearby places still causes jams. On Ring Road between Safdarjung Hospital and Dhaula Kuan, some road repairs and new signs are being done. However, but bigger projects like making roads wider and fixing busy spots have not even started. In west Delhi, missing road covers, no pedestrian crossings, illegal buildings on the roads, and even electrical transformers blocking the way slow down traffic. Officials have tried to fix these, but most problems still need to be solved. On Rohtak Road, unsafe road cuts are still open, and service lanes need to be moved. Drain repair work has left dirt and debris on the roads, making traffic worse. In south Delhi, parts of Outer Ring Road have broken edges, missing barriers, illegal road cuts, and rubbish dumped on the sides. Some road resurfacing is done, but big work near the Greater Kailash metro station hasn’t begun yet. Finally, on MG Road, people are waiting for a signal-free stretch. Traffic police want to close seven traffic lights and replace them with controlled U-turns, but the plan is still waiting for approval.
