The process of decongesting Shimla through the construction of a ropeway from Inter-State Bus Terminus (ISBT) at Tuti Kandi to Mall Road has started. Deputy commissioner Shimla, Dinesh Malhotra while reviewing the progress of developmental works, done under PPP mode said, “Passenger Ropeway will be constructed from Tuti Kandi ISBT to the Mall Road. Consultant bidding process has been started, for the project. It will be a facility to Shimlaites and attraction to tourists,” he added.
The Deputy Commissioner said there has been continuous increase in number of tourists, arriving year after year to Shimla, which has led to the requirement of more vehicle parking spaces, in and around the city. “The State Government has decided to create these facilities with public private partnership,” said Malhotra. He said that to decongest traffic and to reduce some amount of pollution, electric tram like facilities for mass transit system is likely to be created in Shimla, in future. “Studies are being conducted to see the feasibility of these projects,” said the deputy commissioner.
He added that in this direction construction of car parking commercial complex for 250 vehicles is in progress at Chhota Shimla area of the city. Parking for 100 vehicles will be made at Vikas Nagar locality and work for this project has been allotted. Construction work for 400 vehicles parking cum commercial complex is also in progress at Sanjauli apart from one more commercial complex which will be coming up near the lift. A multipurpose Car parking Complex will be constructed at Rohroo with a parking capacity for 300 vehicles.