Authorities in Patna have initiated a plan to ease urban congestion by implementing measures in key traffic zones. This includes installing traffic signals and high-resolution CCTV cameras at critical points within the Patna Municipal Corporation limits. More than 20 congestion hotspots, especially in areas like bypass and Zero Mile, have been identified for infrastructure upgrades to improve traffic flow.
Sudhanshu Kumar, Additional Director General, highlighted the inconvenience caused by daily traffic snarls at these locations. The plan aims to address persistent traffic jams and provide relief to commuters. Currently, around 30 locations in the city already have operational traffic signals and CCTV surveillance systems in place to monitor traffic violations and ensure smoother traffic management.
The future goal is to expand this system to all key locations in Smart Cities across the state, including Patna and divisional headquarters. The deployment of high-resolution cameras is expected to enhance enforcement efficiency and streamline traffic flow in urban centers. Additionally, the Bihar Special Auxiliary Police (BSAP)-1 is set to establish its office near Patna, with a 30-acre land parcel identified for this purpose, marking a significant step in strengthening law enforcement infrastructure in the region.
Approvals totaling Rs 49.78 crore have been granted for various police infrastructure projects in Bihar over the past three months. This includes the construction of new police station buildings, a Superintendent of Police residence-cum-office, and two sub-divisional level offices. The construction work at these sites is set to commence soon, with the aim of enhancing policing capacity, administrative efficiency, and overall law and order management in the state.
