RAMBAN, OCTOBER 13: Deputy Commissioner Ramban Mohammad lyas Khan along with Additional Deputy Commissioner Varunjeet Singh Charak today conducted an inspection of the National Highway (NH-44) to review the regulation of vehicular movement in view of the ongoing seasonal migration of nomads and the heavy flow of fruit-laden trucks moving towards various destinations across the country amid the peak fruit season.
The Deputy Commissioner also reviewed the possibility of restoring double carriageway movement on the National Highway to facilitate the smooth flow of traffic in both directions.
During the inspection, the Deputy Commissioner was also accompanied by Addl. SP Majeeb-Ur- Rehman, DySP Om Prakash, Dy. DP Traffic Sajjad and other officers and officials of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).
The Deputy Commissioner took stock of traffic regulation and directed the concerned departments to ensure smooth and uninterrupted vehicular movement, particularly for essential commodities and perishable fruit consignments. He emphasized the need for close coordination among the Traffic Police, NHAI and District Police to prevent congestion and ensure the safety of commuters and livestock during the ongoing migration.
The DC instructed officers to remain vigilant at critical junctions and bottlenecks, deploy adequate manpower and maintain real-time coordination with control rooms to address any traffic disruptions promptly.
The DC also directed NHAI to focus on maintenance works where required and ensure proper road conditions. The concerned agencies are making all efforts to ensure seamless traffic movement and public convenience during the fruit season and migration of nomadic flocks.
