Faulty lights choke traffic at key Sohna corridor links
Gurugram, Nov. 3 -- Two of the busiest junctions on the Gurugram-Alwar Expressway, also known as the Sohna Elevated Corridor, are witnessing frequent congestion due to poor traffic management and non-functional signals, officials and residents said on Sunday.
The intersections at Damdama Chowk and Chungi No. 2, both connecting to Sohna Road, remain heavily jammed during peak hours, particularly for vehicles heading towards Gurugram, locals alleged.
District officials said the two traffic signals have been out of order since October 5, after being damaged by motorists. "We are aware of a signal problem causing traffic snarls in the area. Complaints in this regard were forwarded to the municipal corporation responsible for maintenance of signals," a zonal traffic police official said, requesting anonymity. The Municipal Council (Sohna) is responsible for maintaining the traffic poles and lights in the area, officials said.
Residents said the problem has worsened over the past month. Amit Singh, a local commuter, said snarls extends up to 500 metres from the intersections. "Motorists who are in a rush always flock to the area while trying to get passed through the stretch over others. We see jams here every day from 9am to 11am and then from 5pm to 7pm," he said.
Traffic police personnel deployed on the stretch said they have repeatedly requested the Municipal Council Sohna to repair the damaged signals. "We have verbally informed municipal authorities several times to order repair work and identify offenders who broke the signals," an officer said.
Responding to the issue, Rajpal Khatana, special duty officer at Municipal Council Sohna, said, "Vehicles which rammed into traffic lights were identified via CCTV footages. A notice will be issued to their drivers on Monday. Steps are being taken to ensure smooth traffic flow."...
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