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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Chandigarh: 49 lakh traffic violations recorded by ICCC in 2.5 years

The Integrated Command and Control Centre, a cornerstone of Chandigarh’s Smart City initiative, has proven to be a game-changer in traffic management. Recent data presented by Chandigarh Smart City Limited in Lok Sabha revealed that the city had recorded a staggering 49.3 lakh traffic violations by November 2024. During the 23rd Chandigarh Smart City Advisory Forum meeting in July, officials …

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Officials Told to Complete H-CITI, Prep Action Plan

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad:Municipal administration and urban development principal secretary M. Dana Kishore directed officials to complete 38th Hyderabad City Innovative and Transformative Infrastructure Project with `3,500 crore and beautifications works with `150 crore and prepare an action plan to execute these tasks. “We will first move 4,100 electricity poles obstructing 125 traffic junctions within three months and then take up the development …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mess up by traffic police leads to chaos on the roads

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: Hyderabad city traffic police failed miserably in managing traffic as a result of which there was utter chaos in many areas, including main roads located in the central part, even as the Koti Deepotsavam- 2024 was underway on Thursday evening. Here too, there is so much traffic because people have to get down and give money to us, even …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

NHAI plans underpasses on Bengaluru’s Ballari Road to ease traffic congestion: Report

Hindustan Times

To address mounting traffic congestion on Ballari Road in Bengaluru, the National Highways Authority of India is considering constructing underpasses at key junctions like Kodigehalli, Byatarayanapura, Jakkur, and Allalasandra. Proposed upgrades include underpasses at key junctions, service road restorations, and new public amenities, addressing safety and improving commuter convenience amid ongoing Metro work. With the ongoing Blue Line Metro work …

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Girl, 17, killed after being hit by a car on the M5, as police close the motorway this morning to investigate

Daily Mail

A 17-year-old girl has been killed after being hit by a car on the M5 motorway between Bridgwater and Taunton in Somerset. Avon and Somerset Police have this morning closed the motorway as they investigate following the tragedy which happened at about 11pm last night. The 17-year-old woman died after being struck between junctions 24 and 25 of the M5 …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Telangana govt allots Rs 826 crore for smoother traffic flow in Hyderabad

New Indian Express

HYDERABAD: To improve the road network in Hyderabad and ensure free flow of vehicular traffic, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has sanctioned Rs 826 crore for the improvement of all the six junctions around KBR Park under Hyderabad City Innovative and Transformative Infrastructure programme. The junctions have been designed to ensure that the entire area will be conflict-free, as there …

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3 months, 4 weeks ago

Bengaluru introduces AI traffic management systems across 41 junctions: Report

Hindustan Times

Motorists in Bengaluru are set to see a reduction in traffic police manually managing intersections and adjusting signal lights due to a new technological upgrade. The city has introduced an advanced AI-powered Adaptive Traffic Control System, which has been implemented at 41 junctions, automating traffic signal operations in real-time, the Deccan Herald reported. Among the 41 junctions now equipped with …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

The Hindu

Karnataka notifies dengue as epidemic disease after unprecedented 25,408 cases reported in 2024 With an unprecedented 25,408 dengue cases reported in the State this year, Karnataka has notified dengue fever, including severe forms of this vector borne disease, as an Epidemic Disease. Government to place report on alleged irregularities in Covid-19 pandemic management before Cabinet Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said the …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Need flyover in lieu of underpass between KPT and Nanthoor junctions in Mangaluru

The Hindu

The National Environment Care Federation urged Dakshina Kannada Member of Parliament Captain Brijesh Chowta to get a flyover constructed in lieu of an underpass through Nanthoor-Kuntikana junctions on National Highway 66 in Mangaluru. Chowta, NCEF Secretary H. Shashidhar Shetty said the Kochi-Panvel NH 66 stretch between Pumpwell and Kuntikana via Nanthoor and KPT junctions faces severe limitations as regards to …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Traffic woes plague several junctions in Pune, travel time doubles

Hindustan Times

The city’s traffic congestion has worsened in recent weeks, with even roads previously less affected now experiencing severe jams. Major roads like Satara Road, Sinhgad Road, Bund Garden Road, Katraj-Kondhwa Road, and Kalyaninagar Road have seen travel times double due to a combination of factors, including faulty Intelligent Traffic Management Systems, ongoing construction, and potholes. Satish Walke from Parvati mentioned …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Demand to relocate auto stands that choke key junctions in Kochi grows louder

The Hindu

With the previous norm of one autorickshaw stand at each junction expanding to multiple stands at different sides of the same junction, non-governmental organisations and others are urging civic and enforcement agencies to tackle the obstructive parking of autorickshaws and buses at junctions. Pratapan, secretary of the Vyttila Vikasana Samiti, said they were further congesting the junctions, where vehicular movement …

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5 months ago

BBMP redeveloping junctions in Bengaluru prioritising pedestrian safety

The Hindu

Bengaluru’s civic body has taken up a project to revamp 75 traffic junctions to improve pedestrian safety and ensure smooth flow of traffic. B. S. Prahlad, Chief Engineer, BBMP, said, “Revamping prominent junctions to include pedestrian safety elements will not only improve pedestrian safety, but also streamline traffic flow and reduce congestion.” For instance, the intervention at Balekundri Circle has …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Project to redevelop 10 bottlenecked junctions in Kochi at a standstill

The Hindu

A project that was mulled a year ago to widen and redevelop 10 bottlenecked junctions in Kochi and its immediate suburbs has run into rough weather, thanks to non-allocation of funds. “With the State government not allotting funds even for doing the topographic survey, the project that would have ensured faster and streamlined movement of vehicles through these junctions that …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

PWD to revamp 170 key junctions across Delhi, improve road safety

Hindustan Times

Delhi’s Public Works Department has formed a road safety engineering cell that will work to revamp 170 road junctions across the Capital, officials aware of the matter said, adding that the project is scheduled to take place in phases. The officials said the project is based on data collected as part of a 2023 IIT-Delhi audit on road safety, conducted …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Address traffic woes at Melkar, Kalladka, Mani and Uppinangadi Junctions on NH 75 by July 5, Chowta tells NHAI

The Hindu

Dakshina Kannada Lok Sabha Member-elect Captain Brijesh Chowta on Wednesday, directed the National Highways Authority of India to arrange smooth vehicular movement at Melkar, Kalladka, Mani and Uppinangadi Junctions on Mangaluru-Bengaluru National Highway 75 before July 5. Chowta told the NHAI that is executing the four-lane work of NH 75 and NH 169 not to test the patience of the …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Government considers rules to prevent cash-strapped councils using new powers to overzealously fine drivers

Daily Mail

The Government is considering introducing new rules to prevent cash-strapped councils abusing new enforcement powers that allows them to fine motorists for a number of moving traffic violations. Transport Secretary Mark Harper has suggested that all surpluses councils raise from PCNs issued for moving traffic violations are repaid to the Treasury to clampdown on overzealous local authorities abusing new enforcement …

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7 months, 4 weeks ago

Traffic jams decrease as signals upgraded across 20 junctions in west Delhi

Hindustan Times

The Delhi Traffic Police on Saturday said it has synchronised 60 traffic lights across 20 junctions in west Delhi in a bid to mitigate vehicular congestion in the area. This initiative by the Delhi Traffic Police aims to streamline traffic flow, enhance safety, and optimise the commuting experience. Special commissioner of police HGS Dhaliwal said that police initially synchronised signals …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Inside Bondi Junction's Luxe Cafe during the moments when Joel Cauchi was stabbing his victims

ABC

Riess Tudela was enjoying a quick lunch while on break from his shift at a watch store at Westfield Bondi Junction when he noticed a "swarm" of people on the escalators. "She said to stay away from the boutique — they're all locked up and they're safe and not to come anywhere near the boutique," Mr Tudela told 7.30. Cafe …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

Councils will have to consider resident support over Low Traffic Neighbourhoods

The Independent

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

M25 closures: National Highways boss tells drivers to 'decorate the bathroom or something' as the motorway's first full weekend closure starts TODAY

Daily Mail

National Highways has told drivers to 'decorate the bathroom or something' while the M25 is closed for a full weekend for the first time. Jonathan Wade, senior project manager, during a site visit ahead of the planned closure National Highways has issued an alert as it braces to shut a five-mile stretch of the motorway between junctions 10 and 11 …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

Yellow box junctions UNFAIRLY trigger fines - because they're bigger than they need to be

Daily Mail

RAC found that eight out of ten drivers struggle to clear yellow box junctions Drivers in London and Cardiff are being unfairly stung with fines of up to £160 for yellow box junction infringements because the road markings are unnecessarily large. Staggeringly, almost 98 per cent of the 100 yellow box junctions in London and Cardiff responsible for generating the …

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10 months, 4 weeks ago

Check features of new traffic control system being tested in Bengaluru

The Hindu

The Directorate of Urban Land Transport has initiated the trial run for a new traffic signalling system at the Kensington Road and Murphy Road junction near Ulsoor. The new traffic signals installed in the central business district are expected to alleviate congestion on major roads by incorporating pedestrian crossings. Key components of new signal system being tested in Bengaluru The …

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1 year ago

Roses for honkers under special drive by police at 2 noisy junctions

Hindustan Times

MUMBAI: In order to curb noise pollution at busy thoroughfares generated by constant honking, Mumbai police have engaged children of residents and small business owners of two major junctions to hand over a stem of rose to offenders, with a terse message to abide by the rules. Mumbai Police have begun a drive against motorists and bikers at JJ junction …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Greater Visakhapatnam Undergoing Comprehensive Beautification

Deccan Chronicle

Visakhapatnam: Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation is embarking on a comprehensive beautification and development project in Visakhapatnam. Other key road extensions include Polamamba Temple to Government Hospital for Mental Care up to Beach Road, Akkayyapalem Road, Gajuwaka 100-Feet Road, Kanithi Road, K. Nagarampalem to NH-16, Visalakshinagar Road, Jodugullapalem, Sithakonda, BRTS Road from NAD Junction to Pendurthi and Anakapalli areas. The corporation …

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Chandigarh: 49 lakh traffic violations recorded by ICCC in 2.5 years

Officials Told to Complete H-CITI, Prep Action Plan

Mess up by traffic police leads to chaos on the roads

NHAI plans underpasses on Bengaluru’s Ballari Road to ease traffic congestion: Report

Girl, 17, killed after being hit by a car on the M5, as police close the motorway this morning to investigate

Telangana govt allots Rs 826 crore for smoother traffic flow in Hyderabad

Bengaluru introduces AI traffic management systems across 41 junctions: Report

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Need flyover in lieu of underpass between KPT and Nanthoor junctions in Mangaluru

Traffic woes plague several junctions in Pune, travel time doubles

Demand to relocate auto stands that choke key junctions in Kochi grows louder

BBMP redeveloping junctions in Bengaluru prioritising pedestrian safety

Project to redevelop 10 bottlenecked junctions in Kochi at a standstill

PWD to revamp 170 key junctions across Delhi, improve road safety

Address traffic woes at Melkar, Kalladka, Mani and Uppinangadi Junctions on NH 75 by July 5, Chowta tells NHAI

Government considers rules to prevent cash-strapped councils using new powers to overzealously fine drivers

Traffic jams decrease as signals upgraded across 20 junctions in west Delhi

Inside Bondi Junction's Luxe Cafe during the moments when Joel Cauchi was stabbing his victims

Councils will have to consider resident support over Low Traffic Neighbourhoods

M25 closures: National Highways boss tells drivers to 'decorate the bathroom or something' as the motorway's first full weekend closure starts TODAY

Yellow box junctions UNFAIRLY trigger fines - because they're bigger than they need to be

Check features of new traffic control system being tested in Bengaluru

Roses for honkers under special drive by police at 2 noisy junctions

Greater Visakhapatnam Undergoing Comprehensive Beautification