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| Barricades reduce traffic congestion at Bikram Chowk | | | SANDEEP BHAT
EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, May 5: Traffic Police Department's "trial and error" method has somewhat streamlined the flow of traffic at one of the busiest crossings in Jammu city as it has eased the problem of frequent jams at Bikram Chowk.
Since the erection of barricades and diversion in traffic at this rotary, the commuters seldom face the problem of congestion which was earlier remained chaotic during peak hours.
Official sources said, "The erection of barricades on this busy chowk was an experiment just to check whether it streamlined the traffic. Interestingly, it worked out for the department at a larger extent and nearly solved the congestion problem up to 70 per cent."
"Thanks to the efficiency of the traffic police personal, who inspite of severe criticism take a wise decision and has created a restricted wall (barricades) which has helped in smooth flow of traffic at busy Bikram Chowk. Though this temporary measure would not solve the problem permanently, yet it has provided a great respite to commuters," Rajesh Bakshi, a two-wheeler said.
Shalini Dogra, a university student also shared the same opinion saying "It has proved very effective."
She however, suggested that the government should find an alternative in view the hardships being faced by the commuters.
"The government should construct a fly over in the area so that the problem of traffic congestion is solved permanently," she maintained.
Talking to Early Times, Zahid Manhas, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Traffic Police said that the initiative has reduced the traffic congestion at Bikram Chowk and is helping the commuters in a big way.
"This is a temporary phenomenon till a flyover is constructed at this place. Though our Jawans are doing yeoman job to make traffic flow smooth, still more is to be done," the SSP said.
He further said that as the Bikram Chowk remains busy, we keep on changing our strategies to reduce the congestion.
It may be mentioned here that the vehicle population in Jammu district has crossed the staggering mark of 5.5 lakh. Without commensurate improvement in road conditions, parking lots coupled with a 15 times increase in the number of vehicles since 1982, Jammu region has also entered into "traffic danger zone".
About 2500 to 3000 new vehicles are hitting the roads of the district every month. While the Traffic Police are going ahead with introduction of one-ways on a number of roads, traffic continues to be chaotic in the City. Thanks to the voluminous increase in vehicular population, absolutely nothing is working.
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