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Uttarakhand to Add 1,082 Parking Spots at Tourist & Pilgrim Sites

The Uttarakhand government, under Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, is accelerating parking infrastructure development to combat traffic congestion in major cities and tourist hubs. The Housing Department has approved Detailed Project Reports for parking at 114 locations, with 54 sites already operational from the first phase. Construction at 11 new locations is 80% complete and slated for completion this financial year, adding space for 1,082 vehicles. Officials have been directed to ensure all new facilities are ready before the peak travel season, with a focus on amenities and construction quality.

Key Points: Uttarakhand Boosts Parking at Tourist, Pilgrim Sites

  • 11 new parking sites approved
  • Aims to ease tourist traffic congestion
  • Phase 1 already has 54 operational lots
  • Part of 4-year plan for ~6,000 vehicle spaces
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Uttarakhand housing department to boost parking facilities at tourist centre, pilgrimage sites: CM Dhami

Uttarakhand CM Dhami announces new parking for 1,082 vehicles at 11 sites to ease tourist traffic congestion. Phase 1 already operational.

"parking facilities at all identified locations should be made operational before the upcoming travel season - R Rajesh Kumar"

Dehradun, February 17

The Uttarakhand Chief Minister on Tuesday stated that efforts are being made to provide parking facilities in major cities, pilgrimage sites, and tourist centres of Uttarakhand to reduce traffic congestion, under the leadership of the Housing Department.

As part of this initiative, parking facilities will soon be available at 11 locations across the state, accommodating 1,082 vehicles.

The Chief Minister has directed the Housing Department to provide parking facilities on a war footing in major cities, pilgrimage destinations, and tourist hubs through development authorities.

Following this, proposals were received for parking facilities at 195 locations through various development authorities, according to an official statement from the Chief Minister's office. These proposals included options ranging from surface parking to multi-level parking and tunnel parking. Based on these proposals, the Housing Department has approved DPRs for parking facilities at 114 locations, and the budget for these has already been released.

In the first phase, parking facilities for a total of 3,244 vehicles have already been made available at 54 locations, and parking services have started at these sites. In the second phase, construction of parking facilities at 11 additional locations is about 80 per cent complete.

The CMO further stated that the Housing Department aims to complete construction at these sites within the current financial year, which will provide parking space for 1,082 vehicles. Additionally, development authorities are constructing parking facilities at 11 more locations using their own resources, which will create parking space for 359 vehicles.

Housing Secretary R Rajesh Kumar has instructed all development authorities to expedite parking construction work. He stated that parking facilities at all identified locations should be made operational before the upcoming travel season. He also directed that proper arrangements for toilets, lighting, and cleanliness be ensured at parking sites, and that construction quality standards must be strictly followed.

The Chief Minister stated that crores of people visit Uttarakhand every year for pilgrimage and tourism. With improved road connectivity, more people are now travelling by private vehicles, which naturally leads to traffic congestion.

Keeping this in mind, work has been underway over the past four years to create parking facilities for approximately six thousand vehicles at various locations, some of which have already been completed. This will significantly help in reducing traffic congestion, the CMO emphasised.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Finally! We visited Kedarnath last year and spent over an hour just looking for a place to park the car. It took away from the spiritual peace of the journey. 1082 more spots is a good start, but with the number of devotees, they might need to think even bigger. 🙏
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Aman W
Good initiative, but the proof will be in the execution. They mention toilets and lighting, which is crucial. Many government parking lots become poorly maintained and unsafe. Hope the Housing Department ensures proper contracts for maintenance, not just construction.
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Sarah B
As a frequent tourist to Mussoorie and Nainital, this is excellent news. Traffic congestion in hill stations is a major pain point. Multi-level parking in these towns could be a game-changer. Hope the fees are reasonable and the system is efficient.
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Vikram M
The Char Dham yatra brings lakhs of people. Parking is just one part of the infrastructure needed. While this is positive, equal focus should be on widening roads, managing pedestrian flow, and regulating commercial vehicles. A holistic approach is required for Devbhoomi.
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Nisha Z
It's a practical move. With better roads like the Char Dham highway, more families are opting for road trips. The state needs to keep pace with this growth. Hope the new facilities are ready before the next summer rush! 🤞

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