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Time of India
23-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Busy stretch of Delhi Road blocked for 2 yrs for ‘uncertain' Metro extension
1 2 Jaipur: State govt's recent decision to carry out a feasibility survey for Metro Line 1C extension has not only put the project under scanner, but has also raised questions on restrictions on traffic movement on a congested stretch of Delhi Road for the past two years. Jaipur Metro Railway Corporation (JMRC) has restricted access to an 800-900 metre stretch on the Jaipur-Delhi highway near Transport Nagar for the past two years for the planned Metro Line 1C extension. A traffic official, who did not wish to be named, said, "Large commercial vehicles still prefer this highway to the Delhi expressway due to lower cost both in terms of fuel (km) and toll charges. Most importantly, the volume of local traffic, at least till the Jaisinghpura Khor crossing of this road, is quite high. Given the volume of traffic on this stretch, such a blockade for almost two years, that too for a project that faces uncertainty, is unacceptable." On Tuesday afternoon, when Team TOI visited the spot, traffic was moving significantly slower on this stretch on both flanks of the Delhi Road. Locals claimed the problem worsens during peak evening and morning hours. JMRC officials stated that former CM Ashok Gehlot laid the foundation stone for Metro Line 1C—from Badi Chaupar to Transport Nagar—on Sept 21, 2023, right before the 2023 assembly elections. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy the Dip: Top 5 Dividend Stocks with Growth Potential Seeking Alpha Read More Undo Although work on shifting the underground utility lines started with immediate effect, metro authorities were asked to stop the project when the new BJP govt initiated a fresh feasibility survey. "The state govt wants to check whether this line is feasible or an alternative extension to Ramgarh Mod via Hawa Mahal Road and Amer Road is better. As the project is still officially on, we have not removed the blockade to avoid additional costs. The feasibility report is expected very soon," a metro official said.
Time of India
21-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Experts roped in for busy trafffic crossings
Jaipur: To address growing traffic congestion, the Jaipur Commissionerate's traffic department plans to engage a traffic institution for expert solutions at two major city junctions—the MI Road–Tonk Road Junction near the Yadgar traffic headquarters and the Govt Hostel Crossing near the Commissionerate headquarters. Officials said the rapid increase in vehicular traffic has turned these crossings into daily bottlenecks. The situation is expected to worsen with the upcoming construction of Jaipur Metro Line 2 by the Jaipur Metro Rail Corporation (JMRC). The main line will pass through the Govt Hostel Crossing, while a spur from Chandpole Gate will link Line 1 and Line 2 at the same point. JMRC also has plans for metro connectivity to Ajmeri Gate. DCP (traffic) Shaheen C confirmed that preliminary surveys and measures have been implemented. "We are now seeking expert technical input and will appoint a third-party agency to suggest solutions. Institutions like MNIT and others are under consideration," she said. Meanwhile, the traffic department installed sensor-enabled signals at these two crossings. Such signals are installed at a few other crossings in the city, like the Rambagh Circle. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo "The time limits (for green or red) at these signals are not pre-set. These signals determine the volume of traffic on each flank and glow red or green according to the requirement. Recently, we installed these signals at these two crossings. Traffic movements at both crossings improved to some extent following the installations," said a senior traffic official. The traffic department also decided to install signals with illuminated poles at all the traffic signals across the city. This technology enables the lighting on the entire pole to be synchronized with the signal, which helps motorists to have a view of the signal, even if they are stranded behind a bigger vehicle.
