Steps Taken to Prevent Sankranti Traffic Jams on NH-65
Venkat Reddy said a large police force would be deployed at identified points along NH 65 to ensure smooth and uninterrupted traffic flow during the festival period.
Nalgonda: Roads and buildings minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy on Thursday directed officials to take comprehensive measures to prevent traffic congestion on National Highway 65 during the Sankranti festival, keeping in view last year’s experience.
Accompanied by district collector B. Chandrashekhar, superintendent of police Sharat Chandra Pawar and National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) director Nagarjuna, the minister inspected the ongoing flyover works at Chityal on NH 65.
Speaking to the media, he said vehicular movement on NH 65 would increase significantly for about a week during the Sankranti festival. Traffic congestion was reported at several locations, including Chityal, during the festival last year. He said around 9.97 lakh four-wheelers and about 7,000 buses travelled on NH 65 during the previous Sankranti season, and the volume was expected to be even higher this year.
The minister said a large police force would be deployed at identified points along NH 65 to ensure smooth and uninterrupted traffic flow during the festival period.
He also said that a Detailed Project Report (DPR) has been prepared for the proposed greenfield highway connecting Hyderabad in Telangana with Machilipatnam in Andhra Pradesh.
