Authorities contemplate traffic management plan for Barzulla area ahead of reopening of educational institutes

STC NEWS DESK
SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 21 (STC): With schools, colleges, and other educational institutions set to reopen, SSP Traffic City, Aijaz Ahmad Bhat has acknowledged a likely increase in traffic volume. He said they have proposed staggered timings for different schools to the government. If implemented, it will significantly improve traffic flow.
It has also been learnt that authorities are developing a magnetised road in the Barzulla area and have proposed staggered timings for educational institutions.
SSP Traffic City, Aijaz Ahmad Bhat, said that the Research and Development (R&D) department has constructed a magnetised road along the Bund in Barzulla to enhance connectivity to the new block in the area.
“There is also a proposal for a ramp to augment parking space. This will improve mobility for the new block in Barzulla,” Bhat told KNS.
He said efforts are underway to connect the new Barzulla block to Channapora via the Bund.
“The R&B examiner has informed us that the DPR has been forwarded, and the work will be completed within this financial year.”
The SSP added that the route will extend from Channapora to the right bank, linking with Sanat Nagar.
Regarding the Barzulla underpass bridge, he said it would facilitate traffic from Bulbul Bagh, although it will be restricted to small vehicles.

(Straight Talk Communications I Inputs from KNS)