CM takes notice of traffic mess
An alternative road network for connectivity between Punjab and G-B, through Azad Jammu and Kashmir, was discussed to reduce travel time and promote tourism. photo: file
Chief Minister Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Mahmood Khan on Friday showed his displeasure over the traffic mess on University Road and directed traffic police to improve the situation. He also took notice of the absence of traffic police along a section of Ring Road and sought report about it.
The CM paid a surprise visit to different areas of the provincial capital to review the overall situation of traffic management and sanitation in the city.
He visited GT Road, University Road, Hayatabad, Ring Road and other areas. The chief minister expressing his dissatisfaction on poor traffic management on University Road, directing SSP Traffic for immediate steps to improve the overall traffic situation in order to ensure smooth flow of traffic on all busy roads including University Road.
The CM while expressing his displeasure over the dilapidated center median, out of order traffic signals and poor sanitation situation on the eastern section of Ring Road has directed the Peshawar Development Authority (PDA) and Water Supply & Sanitation Company (WSSP) to immediately fix the traffic signals, repair center median and ensure cleanliness on the said road and to submit a report in this regard.
The chief minister, during the visit, reviewed construction work on Hazar Khwani Public Park on Ring Road and directed the authorities concerned to expedite civil work on the project and make it sure that a facility is opened to public in all respects as per stipulated timelines. Speaking on the occasion, the chief minister said that, to revive the beauty of Peshawar city was among the top priority of his government adding that serious steps were being taken in this regard.
He further said that in order to resolve traffic issues in Peshawar city on permanent basis, concrete measures were being taken under long term and short term plans. Mahmood Khan said that he was personally supervising development affairs of the Peshawar city and he would continue his surprise visits in the future.
Published in The Express Tribune, January 29th, 2022.