MLA Kulwant Singh has directed the Municipal Corporation (MC) and the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) to address issues related to traffic signage and infrastructure, emphasizing the need for improvements to the city’s newly launched City Surveillance and Traffic Management System. Singh’s instructions came after complaints about inadequate traffic management elements like zebra crossings, stop markings, and speed limit signs.
During a meeting with Deputy Commissioner Komal Mittal, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Deepak Pareek, MC Commissioner Parminder Pal Singh, and other officials at the district administrative complex, the MLA highlighted the importance of prioritizing efficient traffic management through CCTV surveillance. Singh pointed out that the system should not merely focus on generating revenue but rather serve its primary purpose of improving traffic flow and public safety.
In response to the concerns raised, Deputy Commissioner Komal Mittal ordered the MC to resolve the signage issues within a week and instructed GMADA to implement corrections within two weeks. She also emphasized the need for speed limit signs that clearly specify limits for both light and heavy vehicles, similar to the signage seen in Chandigarh. Mittal further mentioned that the Punjab government has set a maximum speed limit of 50 km per hour within municipal areas and recommended aligning Mohali’s regulations with those of the Tricity to ensure uniformity and safety.
SSP Deepak Pareek proposed an integrated approach to traffic management by controlling traffic signals at 17 critical locations through the city’s integrated command and control center at the Sohana police station. Additionally, Pareek suggested piloting a restriction on heavy vehicle movement during peak traffic hours to alleviate congestion on key roads. DC Mittal assured the SSP that the administration would carefully evaluate this proposal and consider its potential benefits.
The meeting also saw the participation of several senior officials, including Mohali SDM Damandeep Kaur, SP (Traffic) HS Mann, Regional Transport Officer Pradeep Singh Dhillon, and representatives from the National Highways Authority of India and the District Road Safety Committee.
The initiative follows the launch of the City Surveillance and Traffic Management System on March 6, inaugurated by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. The system, which includes 405 CCTV cameras at 20 major intersections across the city, aims to enhance public safety, minimize traffic violations, and ensure effective law enforcement. The first phase of the project saw the activation of 351 high-resolution cameras at 17 crucial junctions in Mohali.
