Port city fearing Ramadan traffic
City dwellers of Chattogram are fearing massive traffic congestion during Ramadan, due to ongoing development projects and the sorry state of roads.
To take measures for the potential problem, a coordination meeting on traffic management was held at Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) Headquarters on March 27, where several decisions were taken.
The primary and mass education ministry has decided to continue academic activities till 20th of Ramadan between 9:30am and 3:00pm.
Besides, the education ministry has decided to continue classroom activities till April 26, to cover learning losses due to Covid-19.
Chattogram Development Authority has been building the 16.5-kilometre elevated expressway from Lalkhan Bazar to Airport Road.
After construction started, roads have become narrow in some of the busiest areas. Dust and traffic congestion are causing serious sufferings for commuters.
Meanwhile, Chattogram Wasa has been installing pipelines across the city by digging and cutting roads, including some key intersections. Different roads and areas -- including Agrabad, EPZ, Customs, Lalkhan Bazar, Arakan Road, and Kalurghat -- are now in sorry state.
Traffic police also expressed their concerns, as the situation would worsen during rush time in Ramadan.
CMP Traffic North Zone Deputy Commissioner Joynul Abedin Tito said, "We have talked with school, college, market and hospital authorities, so that traffic congestion will remain at a tolerance level during Ramadan."
CMP Deputy Commissioner (DC) (West) Abdul Warish told this newspaper, "We asked market authorities to arrange their own parking spaces for customers, so that traffic near the establishments can move freely."
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