Associated News Bureau

Residents of Bagat Kanipora Seek DC Budgam’s Intervention to Ease Persistent Traffic Congestion on Kanipora–Nowgam Road

Budgam: Residents of Bagat Kanipora have urged Deputy Commissioner Budgam to intervene immediately to address frequent traffic congestion on the Kanipora–Nowgam road, stating that prolonged traffic jams have become a daily ordeal for commuters and are causing widespread public inconvenience. In a representation submitted to the Deputy Commissioner, the residents highlighted that the road serves as a vital connectivity route for thousands of commuters, including students, doctors, healthcare professionals and government and private-sector employees travelling to their respective destinations. They said traffic congestion has become particularly severe during morning and evening peak hours, resulting in unnecessary delays, mental stress and difficulties for people attending to urgent commitments. The situation, they added, also poses serious challenges for patients and others requiring timely access to healthcare facilities. The residents pointed out that the affected road stretch caters not only to the local population but also to commuters from adjoining areas and parts of neighbouring Pulwama district, further adding to the volume of vehicular movement. Seeking immediate administrative intervention, they have requested the Deputy Commissioner to direct the concerned Traffic Department to deploy additional traffic personnel at vulnerable points along the Kanipora Chowk–Nowgam Bypass stretch. They maintained that the deployment of traffic police personnel and effective regulation of vehicular movement could help ease congestion, prevent traffic bottlenecks and provide immediate relief to daily commuters. While acknowledging that a lasting solution would require coordinated traffic planning and effective road management, the residents stressed that timely intervention by the district administration could significantly improve the situation. The residents have expressed hope that the Deputy Commissioner will take up the matter on priority in the larger public interest. ANB