Ludhiana, May 21 -- To tackle long-standing traffic congestion and improve pedestrian safety near the Ludhiana Inter-State Bus Terminal (ISBT), a detailed infrastructure upgrade plan has been proposed. The initiative is designed to streamline vehicular movement, particularly for buses and intermediate public transport (IPT), while creating a safer environment for pedestrians, especially those navigating the area with luggage.

The comprehensive proposal includes the construction of a new 2.2 metre-high flyover, which will connect with the existing flyover coming from Gill Road towards the bus stand. To reduce pedestrian-vehicle conflicts, a grade-separated facility at the Non-Motorised Transport (NMT) crossing near Gill Chowk has also bee...