Need flyovers, walkways to ease Shillong traffic: BJP leader Kharkrang
First Published: 14th December, 2022 17:02 IST
BJP leader Mariahom Kharkrang has once again stressed on the need to construct flyovers in Shillong
As traffic woes continue unabated in the state capital with no immediate solution in sight, former Meghalaya police officer and BJP leader Mariahom Kharkrang has once again stressed on the need to construct flyovers in the city.
It may be mentioned that the state government had mooted construction of flyovers years ago. However, the plan never materialised.
Reacting to the ever-increasing traffic congestion, Kharkrang said the same is usually found in North Shillong.
Kharkrang questioned whether the various governments had taken any action to address the problem.
When the parking lot in MUDA was being built, Kharkrang recalled that he, as the Superintendent of Police (City), had urged that no commercial buildings be built there because they would occupy the entire parking area.
However, Kharkrang said that his proposal had been ignored and that shops are still being built in the parking lot on GS Road next to the SBI. He added that, there is hardly any space for parking vehicles due to the construction of shops.
“There is no other way (traffic issues can end) until we have a fly over,” he said, pointing out that more parking lots should be constructed in Shillong.
He added that the government ought to prioritise enhancing footpaths.
Edited by Bhargobi Khaund
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