Traffic police personnel conducted the third dry run successfully on Wednesday to check the feasibility of traffic load on other routes. According to Traffic DSP-1, Dilip Xalxo, the mock exercise which was initiated from 8:30 AM onwards went smooth. The dry-run was conducted in the wake of Kantatoli Flyover construction project which is likely to begin soon.
“The dry-run went quite well this time. Though in the afternoon some glitch aroused but was handled with utmost care. The problem was due to school buses as in the routes diversion procedure, this time, we have allowed the school buses to follow the same routes restricting rest other heavy vehicles,” said the Traffic DSP.
As per the district administration’s order, the dry-run was conducted for 12 hours with the engagement of around 250 police personnel. “The human resource engaged in the exercise was doubled this time for smooth vehicular movement after the instruction from police headquarters. Major points which include Sujata Chowk, Munda Chowk, Siramtoli were blocked while the vehicles were stopped near Bahu Bazaar Chowk. Similarly, vehicles coming from Booti More, Khelgaon was stopped near Kokar Chowk,” added Xalxo.
Meanwhile, Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) on April 24 had conducted anti-encroachment drive at Kantatoli and adjoining routes to ensure that during the peak hours no jam like situation arises. Fine was imposed upon shopkeepers who have encroached the road at one of the busiest avenue. The anti-encroachment drive was conducted at Daily Market, Urdu library and Church Road in a collaborative approach.
Ensuring both safety and convenience of public, Municipal Commissioner, Shaantanu Kumar Agrahari along with senior district administration officials inspected the venue on April 24.The Kantatoli flyover project was officially inaugurated by President, Ram Nath Kovind on State Foundation Day. The initial process of acquiring the land has been completed. According to the proposal of Jharkhand Urban Infrastructure Development Company (JUIDCO), the flyover is meant to be approximately 1.25 Km long.