Nagpur Traffic Police will switch 14 traffic signals to yellow blinker mode between 1 pm and 4 pm to help traffic move more smoothly and save fuel. The decision comes after the police noticed that traffic is very light during these hours and signals are not needed. Motorists will be able to pass through these intersections at a speed of up to 20 km/h. The 14 traffic signals are at: Neeri T-point, Bajaj Nagar Square, Gajanan Shala T-point, Trisharan Square, Awari Square, Vijay Talkies T-point, Kannamwar Square, Ahinsa Square, Rajarani Square, Dharampeth Y-point, Ajit Bakery T-point, GPO Square, Mohd Rafi Square, and 10 Number Bridge.

 

 

Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Traffic, Archit Chandak, said that after observing the traffic patterns, it was found that there is very little traffic in the afternoon at these spots. “Since there is not much traffic, we do not need signals. By switching them to yellow blinker mode, we can reduce delays and help traffic flow better,” he explained. The move is also meant to save fuel by reducing the amount of time vehicles spend idling at red lights. “This will not only save fuel but also help in reducing congestion in these areas,” added DCP Chandak.

 

The change will be tested for one month and the traffic police will check if it works well. This pilot program is part of a bigger plan to make Nagpur’s roads work more efficiently for drivers and pedestrians, he added.