Decision taken in district road safety committee meeting
Commuters in Rama Mandi are set to get relief from the daily traffic congestion as the service lane along the highway will be widened to 15 feet. The decision was taken during a meeting of the District Road Safety Committee held at the district administrative complex under the chairmanship of Jalandhar Deputy Commissioner Varjeet Walia
The widened service lane will provide separate space for local traffic and is expected to reduce congestion on the main road. The decision comes as vehicles stopping near the bus stand and passengers waiting there frequently contribute to traffic disruption.
Service lane to help manage local traffic
Under the plan, vehicles stopping at the bus stand and those picking up or dropping off passengers will be accommodated on the widened service lane. This is aimed at preventing traffic from piling up on the main carriageway.
The DC office will also send a ‘DO letter’ to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to initiate the work. The process will involve the required administrative approvals and construction tender procedures.
NH-44 stretch from PAP to Bidhipur reviewed
During the meeting, District Road Safety Committee member Surinder Saini also raised concerns over the condition of National Highway-44 from PAP Chowk to Bidhipur Phatak.
He highlighted several issues along the stretch, including poor road conditions between PAP Chowk and Bidhipur Phatak, unfinished interlocking tile work and problems near Transport Nagar, Sant Valves , Aman Nagar, the IRO and Lamba Pind Chowk.
DC directs NHAI to address road safety issues
The committee also discussed water pipeline work near Lamba Pind Chowk, incomplete street lighting and traffic signal-related problems. With the fog season approaching, the need for proper road markings and adequate visibility was also highlighted.
Deputy Commissioner Varjeet Walia directed NHAI to complete all necessary road safety-related arrangements at the earliest. Other issues concerning the Municipal Corporation, Public Works Department and Transport Department were also discussed during the meeting.