COMMUTERS are breathing a sigh of relief as a new traffic management system has reduced travel time between Morris College square and Ajni Square. Previously notorious for its evening congestion, the route was transformed on Monday with the new traffic arrangements, which allowed motorists to reach Ajni Square from Morris college square in just five minutes. It was a stark contrast to the earlier 30- minute travel time due to traffic jams at Shahid Gowari Flyover, Rahate Colony Square, and Kriplani Square.

 

This change is the result of an experimental arrangement initiated by the Nagpur Traffic Police. Newly appointed DCP Traffic Archit Chandak stated that the new traffic system has received positive feedback from citizens, who have welcomed the smoother transit experience. Under the previous system, motorists crawled from Rahate Tpoint to Ajni Square, especially during evening rush hours when two traffic signals—at Rahate Colony Square and Kriplani Square—created bottlenecks. Commuters often found themselves waiting for two green lights just to move a short distance. To tackle this issue, the police have temporarily prohibited right turns at key intersections from Rahate Colony Square and Kriplani Square and vice versa from 5.30 pm to 8.30 pm. DCP Chandak informed that about 80 percent of the traffic along this route travels straight, with only 20 percent making right turns or U-turns. As vehicles now reach Morris College T-point and Ajni Square faster, the police have extended the signal timing by 10 seconds to facilitate quicker passage.

 

While the new system has improved overall traffic conditions, some drivers have faced challenges due to the prohibition on right turns. However, the number of affected drivers isminimal compared to those benefiting from the system. For those traveling toward Deekshabhoomi from Kriplani Square, U-turns can now be made just 200 meters ahead, in front of theCentral Jail. During the implementation of the new system,alarge numberoftraffic police personnel actively managed the situation by beingstationed at fixed points. Strict instructions have been issued totrafficstafftomaintaintheirpositionsduringcritical hoursof operation.

 

 

AS PART of ongoing efforts to refine the traffic management system, the police plan to install informationboardsalong the route. These boards willprovide updates and guidance to drivers regarding traffic conditions. DCP Chandak stressed the importance of community feedback inthis initiative.Citizens are urged by the police to reach out to the Sitabuldi Traffic Zoneoffice with any suggestions or concerns about the new trafficarrangement. 

 

DCP Chandak informed that after observing vehicles piling up at Ajni Square to make U-turns, a decision was made to open Uturns on Jail Road. The police have removed barricades at twointersections on Jail Road and allowed vehicles coming fromKriplani Square to makeU-turns atthesepoints, whichhashelpedreduce vehicle density at Ajni Square.