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Ahmedabad's 37 Junctions Revamped Under 100-Point Traffic Reform

The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation has completed 37 junctions under a 100-point traffic reform project to ease congestion. The initiative includes free left turns at 76 junctions and installation of 6,900 signboards. A joint meeting between AMC and traffic police reviewed progress on junction development and traffic routing. The program aims to improve traffic flow and road safety at critical intersections across the city.

Key Points: Ahmedabad's 100-Point Traffic Reform: 37 Junctions Done

  • 37 junctions completed, 12 under construction in 100-junction plan
  • Free left-turn system expanded to 76 junctions
  • 1,19,000 sq m of thermoplastic road markings done
  • 6,900 traffic signboards installed across the city
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Gujarat: 37 junctions completed under Ahmedabad's 100-point traffic reform project

Ahmedabad completes 37 junctions under traffic reform, with 12 more underway. Free left turns at 76 spots, new signboards, and road markings aim to ease congestion.

"The programme's objective is to improve traffic flow, reduce congestion, and enhance road safety at critical junctions. - AMC officials"

Ahmedabad, April 30

With road congestion continuing to rise across the city, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation has reported progress on a large-scale traffic restructuring programme that has already seen 37 junctions developed, while 12 more are under construction as part of a broader plan to upgrade 100 key intersections across the city.

The initiative, focused on easing traffic bottlenecks at high-density junctions, is being implemented in coordination with the city traffic police.

According to civic officials, the planning process includes traffic studies conducted with support from reputed educational institutions, followed by detailed design preparation and clearance from the traffic police before execution of works.

AMC has stated that the programme's objective is to improve traffic flow, reduce congestion, and enhance road safety at critical junctions.

Work on the remaining identified junctions is continuing in phases, with surveys and design finalisation underway.

Alongside junction redevelopment, the corporation has expanded the 'Left Turn Free' system to improve vehicular movement at busy intersections.

The arrangement, which allows vehicles to make uninterrupted left turns without waiting at signals, has been implemented at 76 junctions across the city to reduce signal delays and ease pressure on main carriageways.

Road safety and traffic regulation infrastructure have also been strengthened under the same programme.

The AMC has completed thermoplastic road marking work over an area of 1,19,000 square metres, covering centre lines, kerb lines, zebra crossings, edge lines, and stencil markings.

In addition, around 6,900 traffic signboards have been installed across Ahmedabad, including informational, cautionary, mandatory, and directional signage to improve driver guidance and compliance.

In a parallel review of ongoing traffic measures, a joint meeting was held in the North-West Zone involving senior officials from the AMC and the traffic police.

The meeting was attended by the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic), the Assistant Municipal Commissioner, traffic police inspectors, and officials from the engineering and estate departments.

The discussions focused on progress in junction development, traffic routing on GSLA and BRTS corridors, expansion of free left-turn facilities, removal of encroachments from public roads, and management of designated parking areas.

Officials also reviewed coordination among departments to accelerate the implementation of traffic-related measures and the resolution of operational issues.

The civic body and traffic police are continuing coordinated efforts under the programme, which is being implemented in stages across different zones of the city.

- IANS

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Priya S
Good to see they're involving educational institutions for traffic studies. But I hope the zebra crossing markings are maintained properly - many times they fade within months. Also, the encroachment removal should be done more strictly, especially near Sabarmati area where hawkers block footpaths.
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Sarah B
As someone who moved from Bangalore to Ahmedabad for work, I appreciate the systematic approach here. Bangalore could learn from this. The 6,900 signboards installation is impressive - proper signage makes a huge difference, especially for outsiders like me navigating the city.
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Rajesh Q
Let's see if this actually works during peak hours. Every AMC project looks good on paper but execution is key. The BRTS corridor coordination meeting sounds promising, but we need better enforcement too - people still jump signals at many junctions. Hope the traffic police steps up.
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Michael C
Nice initiative! I was in Ahmedabad last month for a conference and noticed the improved traffic flow near the riverfront. The left-turn free system seems like a simple but effective solution. Only suggestion would be to add more pedestrian-friendly crossings near schools and hospitals.
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Sneha F
While I appreciate the work on junctions, I wish they'd also focus on pothole-free roads. What's the use of well-designed junctions if the approach roads are full of craters? The coordination between AMC and traffic police should also include road maintenance departments. 😅

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