IN recent times, it isn't only lengthier traffic jams, lack of substitute and bypass roads and narrower space for pedestrians but also dug out earth and huge pileups of construction materials and machineries that keep worrying citizens. A case in point is lack of co-ordination and systematic planning along the Eskaton road, centered on Moghbazar-Mouchalk flyover's hectic construction activities. It is an important diversion of link road to several arterial roads crisscrossing the extended area.
Prior to any development work it is essential to assess the impending pressure on the transport movement and take necessary measures to mitigate its negative impact. This is known as the Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA) study. The purpose of a TIA study is to assess the impacts of any development work on the transport network and find out the possible solutions to the problems by involving the city authority and also the people of the locality. A TIA report outlines the expected impact of such development work on traffic and suggests the methods needed to control the traffic situation. Construction authorities should be accountable for executing a TIA report prior to any construction project.
We draw urgent attention of construction firms and responsible authorities to the need for synchronizing their activities along New Eskaton road that lessens the inconvenience of the people.