AMC moves for long-term solution of congestion issues linked to Makarba LC-24 railway overbridge

Ahmedabad: The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) today in a statement said it has initiated a series of measures to address traffic congestion reported around the LC-24 Makarba Railway Overbridge following its opening to traffic.

As an immediate measure, AMC has implemented a ‘capsule design’ traffic layout to properly channelise vehicles and streamline traffic movement at the site.

The civic body is also widening the existing road between Corporate Crossroads and S.G. Highway to its full available width. AMC said the work is expected to improve traffic flow on the route after completion.

AMC takes note of traffic congestion linked to Makarba flyover and issues a statement:

Main Points:

• 🚧 Following the opening of the LC-24 Makarba Railway Overbridge, concerns over traffic congestion at the ROB and surrounding roads were raised.

• 🔄AMC has introduced a ‘capsule design’ traffic layout to channelize vehicles and streamline traffic movement.

• 🛣️ AMC is also widening the existing road from Corporate Crossroads to S.G. Highway to its full available width.

• 🚦 The road-widening work is aimed at improving traffic flow and reducing congestion once completed.

• 📊 AMC has directed DELF Consulting Engineers (India) Pvt. Ltd., the project’s design consultant, to conduct a detailed technical traffic study.

• 🔍 The study will examine the root causes of congestion, existing traffic movement and traffic flow patterns.

• 🛠️ The consultant has been asked to recommend both immediate corrective measures and long-term solutions to address the traffic problem.

• 📋 AMC will undertake a technical evaluation based on the consultant’s study and recommendations.

• ✅ Further measures will be implemented in the public interest to ease congestion and improve traffic movement.

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In addition, AMC has directed DELF Consulting Engineers (India) Pvt. Ltd., the project’s design consultant, to conduct a detailed technical study of the current traffic situation.

The study will examine the causes of congestion, existing traffic movement and traffic flow patterns. The consultant has also been asked to recommend immediate corrective measures as well as long-term solutions to address the traffic issues.

AMC will undertake a technical evaluation based on the consultant’s findings and recommendations before deciding on further measures to ease congestion and improve traffic movement in the area.