Traffic diversion at MA Road irks commuters

Srinagar, Sep 12: Commuters have decried constant traffic diversion on Sangarmal intersection on MA Road saying it causes inconvenience to them.

Commuters said that due to the diversion, all vehicles from Downtown bound for city centre areas via Lal Chowk have to take U-turn at intersection near J&K Bank headquarters. They said this causes massive traffic jam at the vital intersection taking a heavy toll on commuters.

“Two intersections have been closed at MA Road. Major one is the Sangarmal intersection. Traffic cops place barricades on the road to divert traffic from Downtown towards TRC crossing. This brings traffic to grinding halt on one side of MA Road leading to TRC crossing,” Mehrahuddin a commuter.

“This diversion wastes our time and fuel. In case of a medical emergency, this diversion can risk lives of patients as even ambulances are stuck in jam on MA Road created by this unnecessary diversion,” he added.

The problem is compounded by the failure of authorities to restore a defunct traffic light system at the intersection.

“We appeal to SSP Traffic, Srinagar City, Muzaffar Ahmad Shah to immediately remove the traffic diversion at Sangarmal intersection and also restore traffic light system so that smooth flow of traffic is ensured,” said another commuter.