Traffic jam in guwahati today

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Guwahati: The National Disaster Management Authority has identified traffic jams and narrow roads in Guwahati as major handicaps in disaster management measures during high magnitude earthquakes. NDMA vice-chairman M Shashidhar Reddy said that traffic bottlenecks were found to be a major impediment in coming up with a quick response to disaster situations during surveys conducted as part of the multi-stage mega mock drill recently. "The traffic jams here will be a major gap during disaster management in the event of earthquakes," Mr Reddy said. Five locations in the city were assessed for their earthquake preparedness -- schools, hospitals, shopping malls, government offices and commercial and residential buildings. The purpose of the multi-stage mega mock drill was to identify gaps, generate public awareness and try to build the first response team, he said.

A major protest is taking place near Guwahati on the route that connects to Shillong, causing heavy traffic jams. The protest is being held in opposition to the government's proposed capital extension, which includes the construction of an eight-lane highway from Jorabat to Jagiroad. Meanwhile, police have made extra arrangements in view of today's large demonstration. Several vehicles have been sent back in view of the protest. On July 7, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma revealed his intention to expand Guwahati in the near future. The city will be expanded till Jagiroad in the east and Palashbari in the west. According to the Assam Chief Minister, eight-lane highways would link Jagiroad and Palashbari to Guwahati. Notably, Guwahati, known as the "Gateway to North-East India," is the largest city in Assam and a major metropolis in Northeast India. It also houses Dispur, the capital of Assam, which is located in Guwahati's circuit city region. However, it is clear that Guwahati is becoming increasingly congested, and so this is a much-needed action as the city's population continues to grow while the overall area of the city stays unchanged.

By our Staff Reporter GUWAHATI, Oct 3: The new traffic plan implemented in Guwahati from today created a massive traffic srl in the city on the very first day. Even though it is too early to predict if the new traffic plan will ease out traffic congestion in the city or not, it is seen today that situation was beyond control today. Massive traffic jams were seen at MG Road, AT Road, Rotary Club Point, Paltan Bazar and small lanes and by-lanes in the city today. The new traffic plan has made a number of roads of the city one-way. When a person bound for Ulubari from Rotary Point has to go his/her destition via RBI and Paltan Bazar, he/she is bound to face problems, at least when the changes have been made effective all at once. The new plan was announced yesterday and made effective from today. This has made the people to suffer today. According to the new traffic plan, B Baruah Road is declared as one-way. Vehicles coming from GS Road will enter B Baruah Road and go to Guwahati Club. The entry of vehicles coming from Guwahati club towards B Baruah Road is restricted. Vehicles coming from Guwahati Club and Chandmari, MG Road can enter GS Road via RBI, NO Bridge, SO Bridge, Gandhibasti Road, MLN Road etc. Likewise AT Road from SO Bridge till Bharalumukh point is declared as one-way. There will be No Entry of vehicles on AT Road from the Bharalumukh side. Vehicle coming from SO Bridge side will be allowed to move via AT Road towards Bharalumukh. The vehicles from Bharalumukh ...