Power min walks down Jhalukpara Road to address traffic woes
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Dibrugarh: In a rare display of hands-on governance, state power minister and Dibrugarh MLA Prasanta Phukan took to the streets on Monday evening, walking along the congested Jhalukpara Road to appeal to the public against unauthorised parking.
The move comes amid growing frustration over severe traffic jams in one of the town's busiest commercial hubs.
Jhalukpara Road, formerly known as Talkie House Road, serves as a crucial link between Mancotta Road and Dibrugarh's main market in the heart of the city. Stretching just 400 metres, the narrow street is lined with two prominent Tibetan markets, numerous clothing stores, electronics shops, hotels, restaurants and eateries, making it a hotspot for shoppers.
However, rampant illegal parking — primarily of two-wheelers — has turned the stretch into a nightmare for commuters, with gridlocks persisting throughout the day.
"This road is the lifeline of Dibrugarh's market area, but illegal parking is choking it. Citizens have to face unnecessary delays and inconvenience due to unauthorised parking. Today, I decided to walk this road myself to understand the ground reality and appeal directly to our people to be more responsible.
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We must respect traffic rules and park only in designated zones to ensure smooth movement for everyone. I request all citizens to cooperate with our efforts to decongest this vital road," Phukan told reporters.
Residents, while appreciating the minister's personal intervention, said the lack of adequate parking infrastructure and poor compliance with traffic rules has been creating a persistent bottleneck on the busy thoroughfare.
"The situation has become so bad that even emergency vehicles struggle to pass through during peak hours. It's good that the minister is concerned, but unless more parking spaces are created, people will keep parking illegally. We appreciate the minister's personal intervention, but we need a long-term solution to deal with the problem," said Rajesh Sharma, a shop owner.
The minister during his visit also directed the
Dibrugarh Municipal Corporation
(DMC) to increase vigilance and penalise violators. Phukan assured that the administration is exploring long-term solutions, including expanding parking facilities and improving road discipline.
"The DMC has marked no-parking zones clearly. Those ignoring the rules will face fines. We are also in talks with stakeholders to find a sustainable fix. Meanwhile, public cooperation is essential," he said.
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