New bridge no respite for Sec 21 residents as fruit shops stall traffic
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Panchkula: Despite the opening of a new bridge over the Ghaggar, local residents have claimed that traffic chaos on the road dividing Panchkula Sectors 20-21 has been exacerbated by temporary shops.
As per sources, about five shops have come up at the spot to sell fruits and veggies. "A number of vehicles stop at the site, which results in a bottleneck," said a local.
"The authorities failed to install traffic lights, speed breakers, and proper deployment of traffic cops here. Further, shops have been allowed to operate on this busy road. Commuters park their vehicles on the roadside to buy items, which adds to the long queue of vehicles waiting for the traffic to move.
It is a nightmare during morning and evening hours," lamented Amandeep Singh, a resident of Sector 20.
"These are a few shops right now, but we fear the number will grow gradually, and our problems will increase. The shops should be allowed in some other area. Our repeated pleas have fallen on on deaf ears. Is this the way they are going to curb traffic jams and road accidents on this road?" added Manish Sharma, another resident of Sector 20.
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Another issue flagged by the area residents is that while traffic cops are present at Sector 20, none can be seen on Sector 21 side. "No one is there to take care of the rush during school and office hours on our side of the road. In the absence of traffic lights and speed breakers, it is an open invitation to mishaps," added the residents.
However, City Traffic SHO Sunil Kumar said there is no space for policemen to stand on the Sector 21 road. The traffic police had earlier proposed two traffic light junctions, one at the Sector 21 turn and another near the Army society in Sector 21, but the idea is only on paper as of now.
It may be mentioned that after the new bridge, which connects sectors 20-21 with 24-26, opened in April, this particular 20-21 dividing road has been facing a huge traffic flow.
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