Heerapura terminal raises concerns over traffic chaos
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Jaipur: Residents near the Heerapura terminal have raised concerns over worsening traffic congestion following the state govt's decision to start operations at the terminal from Aug 1.
They fear the terminal will heavily burden the already congested service lanes near the Bhankrota and Kamla Nehru Nagar flyovers, along with their underpasses.
As per the traffic plan, buses from Jaipur towards Ajmer will use the side lanes of the Kamla Nehru Nagar flyover to access the terminal and then exit via the Bhankrota flyover service lanes. Buses coming from Ajmer will take U-turns at the Kamla Nehru flyover underpass to reach the terminal.
Those heading to Jaipur will take U-turns at the Bhankrota flyover underpass to join the Jaipur-bound flank (200-Feet Bypass Crossing-bound) of the Ajmer Highway.
Locals argue that traffic already moves slowly due to rapid population growth on both sides of the expressway. They warn that the additional load from terminal operations could turn daily commuting into a nightmare for nearby residents.
"Now, traffic surge would stem from various vehicles, including long-distance buses, private minibuses, JCTSL buses, autos, Tata Magic vehicles, and cabs, which will utilise the crowded service lanes near Bhankrota flyover and Kamla Nehru Nagar flyover, including their underpasses.
These service lanes and underpasses are not equipped to handle even movements of small vehicles and SUVs. How would it sustain such a huge volume?" questioned Amit Goel, a local resident.
A senior official from the transport department said, it would be a 'traffic disaster' once this bus terminal opens. "RITES conducted a survey and asked the govt to develop this terminal properly before commencing any services from here. Accordingly, the govt approached a private multinational transport services provider. Unfortunately, this private company refused to develop it, stating a lack of feasibility.
With no other options left, the govt now decided to commence services from here hastily," the official added.
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