Technical issue causing malfunction, efforts are being made to restore functionality within 10 days: SSP Traffic Jammu
JAMMU: Daily commuters and transporters in Jammu city are facing significant challenges due to non-functional traffic lights at prominent places, including Vikram Chowk, which is adjacent to the city’s main flyover. This issue has sparked serious concerns among the public, particularly regarding safety and traffic management. They opined that defunct traffic lights pose a risk as anti-social elements may exploit the darkness to execute nefarious activities, causing inconvenience and potential harm to citizens, especially women and girls working late hours.
They said non-functional traffic lights lead to traffic congestion, accidents, and violations of traffic norms, further exacerbating the situation. On-functional traffic lights increase the risk of accidents, particularly at night or during adverse weather conditions. Daily commuters face significant inconvenience, leading to frustration and potential road rage incidents. Defunct traffic lights create an environment conducive to anti-social activities, compromising public safety, they added.
While talking to Early Post correspondent, SSP Traffic Jammu, Farooq Quasir, confirmed that a technical issue is causing the malfunction and assured that efforts are being made to restore functionality within ten days.SSP Traffic was well aware of defunct traffic lights pose a risk as anti-social elements may exploit the darkness to execute nefarious activities, causing inconvenience and potential harm to citizens, especially women and girls working late hours.Non-functional traffic lights lead to traffic congestion, accidents, and violations of traffic norms.
The public demands immediate attention to this issue, urging the authorities to take swift action to repair and maintain traffic lights. Citizens expect a safe and well-managed traffic system, especially in areas with high footfall like Vikram Chowk. The restoration of functional traffic lights is crucial for ensuring public safety, reducing traffic congestion, and preventing potential security threats. Authorities must prioritize resolving the technical issues and maintaining traffic infrastructure to provide a secure environment for citizens. Citizens demand immediate attention to this issue, urging authorities to take swift action to repair and maintain traffic lights. Citizens expect a safe and well-managed traffic system, especially during the festive season.
