DP Road Project Behind Mahajan Aata Chakki Raises Concerns
The long-pending DP road project behind Mahajan Aata Chakki is expected to bring relief to commuters or exacerbate the existing traffic congestion in the area, depending on how it is executed.
Alignment Issues
The new DP road from Chinchbhuvan to Manish Nagar will intersect with the Manish Nagar RoB landing, creating a potential bottleneck in the already congested area.
- Experts have flagged the probable dangers of the road opening, citing the risk of traffic jams and accidents.
- A visit to the site revealed that the DP road will run into the landing point of the Wardha Road Over Bridge (RoB), whose arm opens onto Manish Nagar-Besa Road.
Land Acquisition Hiccups
The road project has been stalled for over 3 years due to land acquisition issues.
However, officials have stated that the decks have been cleared for the completion of the cement road.
Concerns Over Traffic Management
Experts have expressed concerns over the lack of proper planning for traffic management, including parking management, lane discipline, and signal coordination.
- A simple solution to avoid the snarl is tweaking the road opening by aligning it with the stretch in front of Mahajan Atta Chakki.
- This would streamline the movement of traffic and provide enough buffer for vehicular movement.
Project Timeline and Cost
The DP road project was sanctioned in 2023 at an estimated cost of Rs 2.5 crore.
However, the project has been delayed due to disputes over road line (RL) clearance and compensation.
- The project is expected to be completed within six to eight months after construction resumes.
- Rs 3 crore has been sanctioned to complete the remaining infrastructure and civic facilities.
TDR and Compensation
Around 49 residents will be affected by the widening project and will be compensated through Transfer of Development Rights (TDR).
The existing road width of around 17 metres will be expanded to 24 metres, including a footpath, water drainage outlet, and streetlights.
A traffic signal will also be installed at the T-point junction near the fly-over.
Conclusion
The DP road project has the potential to alleviate traffic congestion in the area or exacerbate it, depending on how it is executed.
Proper planning and execution are essential to avoid shifting the civic problem from potholes to permanent traffic chaos on Manish Nagar road.