In order to reduce road accidents and increase durability, it was very necessary to reduce congestion, increase the ease of traffic flow and make pedestrian friendly at some important intersection (Chowk) of Jalandhar city. With this perspective 8 Chowk were identified for improvements which are as follows:
- HMV Chowk
- PNB Chowk
- Guru Ravidas Chowk
- Doaba Chowk
- Kapurthala Chowk
- Guru Amardas Chowk
- BMC Chowk
- Model Town Chowk
No of Junction:
8
Project Time Period:
24 Months
Mode of Implementation:
E-Tender
Project Cost (Cr.):
9 Cr.
Implementing Agency:
M/s Rakesh Kumar
Present Status:
Work completed
Features and Components
Providing and fixing of kerb stone, road gullies, installation of traffic signals, construction of pedestrian footpath, laying of BM & Mastic Asphalt, improvement of road geometry, installation of signage, Road marking and Table Top crossing horticulture & plantation and street lights.
Benefits to the citizens
- Traffic flow is being improved and accidents are reducing.
- Drivers, cyclists and pedestrians are feeling safe after the junction improvement.
