Restructuring Traffic Management for Central Vista Relocation

Synopsis

As Central ministries relocate under the Central Vista project, the Delhi Traffic Police and NDMC are restructuring traffic management. This includes installing cameras on major roads to analyze traffic and parking needs. The initiative aims to accommodate the expected increase in traffic and ensure effective parking solutions.

Key Takeaways

Traffic system in New Delhi is being redesigned for Central Vista project.
Cameras will monitor traffic and parking patterns.
NDMC aims to assess parking needs at new ministries.
Automated systems will help identify illegal parking.
Stakeholders are collaborating to manage post-construction traffic issues.

New Delhi, April 24 (NationPress) As several Central ministries and offices prepare to move under the Central Vista initiative in Delhi, the Delhi Traffic Police and the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) have initiated plans to revamp the traffic management in the vicinity.

A private company has been tasked with the installation of cameras along major routes in New Delhi to analyze traffic behaviors and subsequently provide a comprehensive report to the NDMC.

As per police sources, the NDMC has proposed an extensive examination of traffic and parking setups throughout New Delhi, with assistance from the Delhi Traffic Police. Specialized cameras will be positioned on crucial roads including Raisina Road, Rajendra Prasad Road, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, Akbar Road, and Ashoka Road. These cameras will not only monitor vehicle movements but will also evaluate daily traffic loads, estimate the number of vehicles parked at office sites at any moment, and determine the necessity for improved parking solutions.

A senior police official indicated that under the Central Vista project, almost all ministries will be relocated to the Common Central Secretariat (CCS) buildings one and two. This transition is expected to lead to a considerable rise in traffic on specific roads. The objective of the survey is to ascertain how many vehicles will require parking facilities at the newly established buildings. The official also noted that the cameras will be entirely automated, able to monitor the duration of vehicle parking in office areas and pinpoint roads plagued by frequent illegal parking. This information will be instrumental in planning designated parking spaces in the future.

An NDMC representative stated: "The redevelopment of Central Vista is in progress, with new office structures being developed by the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) under the Ministry of Urban Development. Anticipating traffic challenges post-construction, the Ministry has been holding discussions with all involved parties to optimize traffic and parking within the NDMC jurisdiction. In a recent review session at the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the NDMC has been entrusted with the responsibility of exploring and implementing suitable solutions for these issues."