DC Bandipora chairs road safety meeting

Bandipora, Mar 18: Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib, Wednesday chaired a comprehensive road safety meeting to review the existing road safety scenario and discuss department-wise measures to minimise accidents across the district at the Mini Secretariat Bandipora.
During the meeting, detailed deliberations were held on the roles and responsibilities of various departments in ensuring safer roads.
The Deputy Commissioner stressed the need for a coordinated and proactive approach, with special focus on awareness generation, infrastructure improvement, and identification of accident-prone areas.
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) informed the meeting that several black spots have been identified across the district. The Deputy Commissioner directed the installation of signboards, road markings, and billboards at vulnerable locations, especially at sharp turns and abrupt road endings.
The Superintending Engineer was directed to formally communicate with all concerned departments regarding necessary interventions.
On the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner directed the Traffic Police Department to submit division-wise data on road accidents, with particular emphasis on infrastructure-related causes. The DC highlighted the importance of data-driven planning to effectively address accident-prone zones.
ARTO, R&B, PMGSY, and Traffic Police departments were directed to submit detailed suggestions for improving road safety, particularly at key junctions such as Nussoo Stand Junction, Nowpora Chowk, and Kangri Chowk. Specific areas including SK Bala, Ajas, and Wullar Vantage Park were identified as highly vulnerable, where installation of crash barriers was strongly recommended.
The Deputy Commissioner further directed that all signboards across the district must be highly reflective and clearly visible to ensure better guidance for commuters, especially during night hours. She also emphasised the role of public participation, urging citizens to inform the administration about locations requiring infrastructure interventions to enhance road safety.
During the meeting, the DC directed Municipal Committees to conduct field inspections of all urban areas and submit detailed reports on required interventions. The issue of encroachments affecting road safety was also discussed, with directions issued for identification and necessary action.
The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Zaffar Hussain Shawl; Superintending Engineer, R&B Circle Bandipora; Chief Planning Officer Bandipora; Chief Medical Officer; Executive Engineers of R&B and PMGSY; Deputy Superintendent of Traffic Police; Assistant Regional Transport Officer; representatives of BRO and NHAI, and other concerned officers.