Commissioner orders elimination of encroachments in Hyderabad

In a concerted effort to tackle problems of traffic congestion and encroachments, a review meeting was convened today under the Supervision of Divisional Commissioner Hyderabad Bilal Ahmed Memon at Shahbaz Building in Hyderabad.

The meeting brought together stakeholders, including traffic police, small traders, and municipal corporation officers to formulate a comprehensive strategy to improve traffic flow.

The commissioner emphasized the urgent need for mutual cooperation and tireless efforts among stakeholders to develop a multifaceted plan to enhance traffic flow. He lauded the city traffic police for their relentless efforts to remove encroachments and improve traffic flow.

The officers provided a detailed briefing on the traffic challenges, highlighting the shortage of traffic personnel, their lack of trainings, obstruction in traffic flow like encroachments, illegal parking, and shopkeepers softly encroaching on roads, which have resulted in traffic accidents and affected the traffic system prolonged.

The commissioner pointed out that the work was in progress on different roads in Hyderabad city including Autobahn Road to significantly improve traffic conditions within two months, and it would reduce traffic burden. Mr Memon stressed the importance of stakeholders working together to prepare a comprehensive plan to improve traffic movement.

He urged the traffic police to intensify their special campaign to eliminate encroachments, while also appealing to citizens to cooperate with the administration and adhere to traffic rules to ensure smooth travel facilities for all citizens.