Traffic snarls on Murree Road irk commuters

'Jumah Bazaar' held at 6th Road blamed for traffic jam

RAWALPINDI:

The traffic load on Murree Road has become a nuisance for the citizens as traffic wardens have failed to ensure the smooth flow of traffic on the main artery of the city.

The motorists were going through a mental agony as there was no option except to remain stuck in the traffic jam at almost all roads of the city including Murree Road, Liaquat Road, College Road, Raja Bazaar, Mareer Hassan, Mall Road and other link roads of the city.

Meanwhile, the 'Jumah Bazaar' of vehicles held at Sixth Road along Murree road also causes a massive traffic jam and the traffic congestion was causing inconvenience to both motorists and pedestrians.

There are dozens of showrooms of vehicles on both sides of Murree road. Every Friday, a large number of people gather at the site to buy and sell vehicles. The vehicles on sale are parked on the road which creates troubles for motorists to pass through.

Naeem Qurashi a resident, said: "The traffic authorities don't allow motorists to park their vehicles along Murree Road, but they don't take any action in this case." He suggested that there should be a spot outside the city where such kinds of activities should be held.

Published in The Express Tribune, March 13^th, 2022.