+
Gurugram police take action to alleviate traffic congestion
ROADS & HIGHWAYS

Gurugram police take action to alleviate traffic congestion

Gurugram police announced their proactive measures to identify high-traffic congestion areas within the city and determine the underlying causes. Officials with knowledge of the matter disclosed that Commissioner of Police, Vikas Arora, has directed traffic police units to collaborate with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA), and relevant departments. Their aim is to pinpoint and rectify issues related to road engineering or inadequate infrastructure. It was further revealed that they have already reached out to civic agencies to explore potential solutions.

At the outset of the year, there were 15 designated "black spots" prone to accidents, but presently, only seven of them remain, according to the police. Virender Vij, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic), emphasised that these black spots are exclusively located on highways. He added, "We have also instructed the relevant department to install safety grills in areas along the highway where none exist, particularly beneath foot-over bridges and dividers."

"There were originally 15 black spots in the city, which have now been reduced to seven through various interventions, such as design enhancements, improved lighting, increased police presence, and enhanced signage. However, we are currently endeavouring to identify every area within each police jurisdiction that has reported even a single accident. This will enable us to address the root causes of accidents," he stated.

The DCP also mentioned that teams have been directed to augment road safety measures by repainting zebra crossings and other markings near traffic lights at intersections. He added, "We have instructed the teams to visit these locations, investigate the causes of accidents, and rectify any deficiencies to prevent future accidents. Every possible action is being taken to reduce road accidents."

Furthermore, instructions have been issued to evaluate the performance of the traffic wing to ensure effective departmental operation. Vij noted that traffic congestion is frequently reported from multiple locations, often exacerbated by parking issues. "Hence, we have committed to providing proper parking facilities to alleviate this problem. Additionally, we have reiterated our commitment to a zero-tolerance policy for corruption. Police personnel are expected to carry out their duties with integrity and dedication, treating offenders with courtesy," he affirmed.

During the meeting, traffic officials expressed concerns about their inability to accept online payments such as Paytm and PhonePe when issuing challans, due to the absence of online payment capabilities in the challan machines. According to officials, Commissioner Arora has taken this issue seriously and has instructed the swift implementation of the capability to accept fine payments online at the time of challan issuance.


Gurugram police announced their proactive measures to identify high-traffic congestion areas within the city and determine the underlying causes. Officials with knowledge of the matter disclosed that Commissioner of Police, Vikas Arora, has directed traffic police units to collaborate with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA), and relevant departments. Their aim is to pinpoint and rectify issues related to road engineering or inadequate infrastructure. It was further revealed that they have already reached out to civic agencies to explore potential solutions.At the outset of the year, there were 15 designated black spots prone to accidents, but presently, only seven of them remain, according to the police. Virender Vij, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic), emphasised that these black spots are exclusively located on highways. He added, We have also instructed the relevant department to install safety grills in areas along the highway where none exist, particularly beneath foot-over bridges and dividers.There were originally 15 black spots in the city, which have now been reduced to seven through various interventions, such as design enhancements, improved lighting, increased police presence, and enhanced signage. However, we are currently endeavouring to identify every area within each police jurisdiction that has reported even a single accident. This will enable us to address the root causes of accidents, he stated.The DCP also mentioned that teams have been directed to augment road safety measures by repainting zebra crossings and other markings near traffic lights at intersections. He added, We have instructed the teams to visit these locations, investigate the causes of accidents, and rectify any deficiencies to prevent future accidents. Every possible action is being taken to reduce road accidents.Furthermore, instructions have been issued to evaluate the performance of the traffic wing to ensure effective departmental operation. Vij noted that traffic congestion is frequently reported from multiple locations, often exacerbated by parking issues. Hence, we have committed to providing proper parking facilities to alleviate this problem. Additionally, we have reiterated our commitment to a zero-tolerance policy for corruption. Police personnel are expected to carry out their duties with integrity and dedication, treating offenders with courtesy, he affirmed.During the meeting, traffic officials expressed concerns about their inability to accept online payments such as Paytm and PhonePe when issuing challans, due to the absence of online payment capabilities in the challan machines. According to officials, Commissioner Arora has taken this issue seriously and has instructed the swift implementation of the capability to accept fine payments online at the time of challan issuance.

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

REC honoured with ‘Best Design Thinking Award’ at DNA Awards 2025

REC, a Maharatna NBFC under the Ministry of Power, has received the ‘Best Design Thinking Award’ at the 5th Distinguished NBFC Awards (DNA Awards) hosted by Banking Frontiers.The award acknowledges REC’s digital initiatives in Retail Bonds, highlighting the company’s efforts to leverage technology and design thinking to improve customer experience and service delivery.Jitendra Srivastava, CMD, REC, congratulated the finance team for their commitment and contribution towards driving innovation. Harsh Baweja, Director (Finance), along with senior officials, joined in celebrating the reco..

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

How India’s Logistics Sector Becoming Smarter, Faster, and Fairer

India’s logistics system, once criticized for being slow and fragmented, is now showing signs of a genuine turnaround. Policy reforms, new infrastructure, and rapid adoption of technology are changing the way goods move across the country. Officials argue the impact will be felt not just in lower costs, but in faster operations and more equitable opportunities for small businesses.Smarter: Digital Innovation Taking HoldThe biggest shift has been digital. Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), IoT and block chain are no longer buzzwords, they are now being used on the ground. Fl..

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

Hindustan Zinc Charts Multi-metal Future as Cornerstone of 2x Growth Strategy

Hindustan Zinc, a Vedanta Group company and the world’s largest integrated zinc producer, has announced a bold transformation agenda – Hindustan Zinc 2.0 – to evolve from a zinc-and-silver leader into a diversified, multi-metal enterprise powering India’s future growth.Addressing shareholders at the company’s 59th Annual General Meeting, Chairperson Priya Agarwal Hebbar said, “Hindustan Zinc is moving beyond its zinc and silver legacy to become a multi-metal, future-ready enterprise. As demand for critical minerals grows across clean energy, digital infrastructure, and national sec..

Advertisement

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get daily newsletters around different themes from Construction world.

STAY CONNECTED

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Talk to us?