Residents of Mohan Nagar are facing mounting frustration due to growing problem of traffic congestion on the internal roads. The situation is attributed to a combination of unmanaged traffic flow, multiple development works being carried out on Kingsway, and inadequate policing measures. Citizens commuting from East to West Nagpur and vice-versa are using the by-lanes of Mohan Nagar to reach their destinations. However, residents of Mohan Nagar complain that the small lanes are not capable of handling the heavy flow of traffic due to narrow width of roads and this creates a gridlock. The situation escalates during afternoon hours, as auto rickshaws line-up to pick-up school children from the area. Adv Lynette Santiago, a resident of Mohan Nagar said, “All the roads are blocked and to make matters worse air and noise pollution have made our lives hell. The situation is disturbing especially for those families with small kids and senior citizens.”

 

The continuous honking have killed the serenity of our area. Also, we cannot even take our four-wheeler out of our homes. If there is some medical emergency, who would be held responsible for the situation? Interestingly, an old age home is located in Mohan Nagar.” While multiple development words are carried across the length and breadth of city, its internal road network, is now struggling to cope with the ever-increasing number of vehicles. Every commuter tries to find his way out through tiny lanes only to get caught in a jam. Citizens, attribute the jams to lack of proper traffic management and multiple works carried at the same time. While one work is still in progress and incomplete, another work is initiated. This has led to a situation where narrow lanes are perpetually choked with bumper-to-bumper traffic, especially during peak hours.