Transport, Traffic management reviewed at Handwara

KUPWARA: In order to review the issues pertaining to the Transport & Traffic system in Handwara Town, the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Handwara, Nazir Ahmad Mir today convened a meeting of concerned officers at ADC Office Handwara.

The meeting held a threadbare discussion and it was given out that all small Addas/stands of Handwara town will be clubbed and optimum use of the space of New Bus Stand has to be ensured.

Other major issues were also discussed including one way traffic entry into the New Bus Stand Handwara, traffic congestion at Handwara Town, illegal encroachment on footpaths by shopkeepers, shifting of small cart vendors from roadsides and optimum use of space of old Bus Stand.

On the occasion, the ADC impressed upon all the officers for close coordination among themselves to ensure better traffic management in Handwara town so that the general public especially commuters do not face any inconvenience.

During the meeting, a committee of officers consisting of Tehsildar Handwara, SDPO, ARTO and EO MC Handwara was framed which shall examine all issues pertaining to transport and traffic management. The committee shall submit a detailed report with specific recommendations to the ADC Office within 10 days.

Tehsildar Handwara, ARTO Kupwara, SDPO, EO MC Handwara and representatives of Transporters Association attended the meeting.